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Traditional Cornish Pasties

Authentic Cornish pasties made with beef, potatoes, swede, and onions encased in a robust pastry.

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British
medium
2h 33m
4
nut-free
Prep: 1h 0m
Cook: 45 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 500 g Strong white bread flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 125 g ButterDiced
  • 125 g LardDiced
  • 150 ml WaterWeighed in grams
  • 300 g PotatoesWaxy variety, diced
  • 150 g SwedeDiced
  • 100 g White onionDiced
  • 400 g Skirt beefDiced
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 EggFor egg wash
Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Add diced butter and lard, rub into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Add water and mix with a knife until dough forms.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Knead dough for 2-3 minutes, form into a circle, divide into four pieces.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Wrap dough pieces in cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

    1h 0m

  6. 6

    Dice potatoes, swede, and onion.

    10 min

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

    5 min

  8. 8

    Roll out dough into 8-9 inch circles.

    10 min

  9. 9

    Mix diced vegetables with salt and white pepper.

    2 min

  10. 10

    Place vegetables and beef on one side of pastry circle, add butter cubes.

    5 min

  11. 11

    Fold pastry over filling, crimp edges, and brush with egg wash.

    5 min

  12. 12

    Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

    45 min

Equipment Needed
Bowl
Knife
Rolling pin
Baking tray
Parchment paper

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