English Pasties Recipe
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup cold water or milk
- FILLING:
- 1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin, cubed
- 1/4 pound boneless pork steak, cubed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons water
- Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening. Add enough water or milk to moisten dry ingredients. Shape into a ball. Cover and set aside.
- For filling, toss together beef, pork, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper. Divide the pastry in half and roll each into a 10-in. circle. Divide the filling over the center of each pastry; dot each with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Fold pastry over the filling, sealing edges tightly. Cut slits in the top of the pasties. If desired, brush tops with egg. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes. Spoon 1 teaspoon water per pastry in slits. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden.
