Cornish
Pasties Recipe
Ingredients
:
3
cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2
teaspoons salt
3/4
teaspoon baking powder
1
cup shortening
8
to 10 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1
pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2
cups finely chopped onion
1-1/2
cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch cubes)
1-1/2
cups chopped peeled turnips (1/2-inch cubes)
1
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
4
tablespoons butter
1/2
cup evaporated milk, optional
Ketchup
In
a large bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening until
crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat
oven to 375°. In another large bowl, combine beef, onion, potatoes, turnips,
salt and pepper. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface,
roll 1 portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 cups filling on half of circle;
dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling
and press edges with a fork to seal.
Place
on a parchment-lined rimmed 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Repeat with remaining
dough, filling and butter. Cut slits in tops of pasties. Bake 30 minutes. If
desired, pour milk into slits. Bake until golden brown, 20-30 minutes longer.
Serve with ketchup.
Freeze
option: Freeze cooled pasties in a freezer container. To use, reheat pasties on
a parchment-lined baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.
Test
Kitchen tip :
These
freeze very well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
