Cornish pasty recipe

Cornish Pasty recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
The Cornish pasty is a traditional British dish that originated in Cornwall. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating delicious Cornish pasties at home. Filled with a savory mixture of beef, potatoes, onions, and seasonings, these hand-held pies are perfect for a hearty meal or a portable snack. The flaky pastry crust adds a delightful crunch to every bite. With its rich history and flavorful ingredients, the Cornish pasty is a true culinary delight.

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Cornish pasty recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	flour
90 g	lard or shortening
120 ml	water
	For the Filling:
500 g	beef or chicken liver
500 g	ground beef
1	celery rib
1 small	carrot
1 small	turnip
2 medium	potatoes
1 medium	egg, beaten
1 small	onion(s)
	salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Mix flour and lard, then add salt and water. Knead into a smooth dough and let rest under a cover for 30 minutes.

Preparing the filling:
Chop liver coarsely in a blender and mix with beef. Add salt and pepper and let rest for 10-20 minutes.

Peel potatoes and onion, carrot and turnip; slice thinly, and cook in boiling water for 2-3 minutes with thinly sliced celery. Drain and season with salt and pepper.

Roll out dough to 1/4 cm thickness; cut into 3 large squares.

Put a layer of vegetables on half of each square and top it with meat mixture. Brush edges of dough with egg and fold plain half over the meat. Pinch edges together tightly.

Bake for 1 hour: first for 2-3 minutes at 200°C, then at 150°C for 1 hour.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a