2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 long shallots, quartered
1 tbsp roughly chopped thyme leaves
400g/14oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling
2 bay leaves
400ml/14fl oz beef stock (made with one stock cube)
flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp cornflour, blended with 2 tbsp water to make a smooth paste
录 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp sunflower oil
250g/9oz butter, frozen for at least 2 hours
1 free-range egg, beaten, to glaze
125g/4陆oz smoked, rindless, streaky bacon rashers, cut into 1cm/陆in strips
900g/2lb stewing beef, trimmed, cut into rough 3cm/1录in cubes
8 oysters, freshly shucked
330ml/11fl oz stout