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Traditional Cornish Pasty Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Traditional Cornish Pasty makes for a comforting lunch during the winter season. Serve with a side salad for a satisfying meal.
3 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 544 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cubed and kept cold until ready to use (2 sticks)
  • small pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Water
  • 1 Egg Beaten, to brush on pastry
  • 6 ounces Potato Chopped bite-size pieces
  • 6 ounces Rutabaga Swede, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 small Onion Chopped small
  • 1 pound Skirt Steak Chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 8 teaspoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Egg Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Milk

Instructions
 

  • To a food processor add the flour and salt and butter.
  • Pulse until you get the texture of fine breadcrumbs.
  • With the processor running, slowly drizzle in cold water until it forms a ball.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape into a flat ball.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 10-15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 360°F.
  • Whisk the egg with the milk.
  • Take 4 ounces pastry and roll into an 8 inch circle.
  • Place a small handful of potatoes, rutabaga, onion, and beef in the center of the pastry, leaving 2-inch border.
  • Sprinkle with a small amount of salt pepper and flour. Place a little piece of butter on the top.
  • Brush half of the edge of the pastry with egg mix then fold the pastry in half and seal the edge.
  • Twist the edge to create a good seal.
  • Cut a slit in the top of the pasties and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Brush all the pasties with the rest of the egg/milk and bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 338mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Beef, British, Easy, Family Meals and Snacks, Lunches, Pastry, Potatoes
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