Preheat the oven to 170 C

Lightly oil patty tins

Cut the bread into 8 cm round or trim the crusts from each slice

Flatten lightly with a rolling pin

Beat milk and egg together and brush on both sides of the bread

Place bread in patty tins, pressing down well

Bake at 170 C for 15 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Cool

Gently cook the bacon, mushrooms and garlic together in a pot until soft

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes

Gradually blend in the milk

Continue cooking, stirring until thick. Add pepper

Divide the filling into prepared breadcases and place on a baking tray

Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes

Serve hot