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Cornish Pasty

Meat and veg baked in pastry.

90 minutes
Serves 4
Lunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the pastry: Rub the lard and butter into the flour with a pinch of salt until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add the cold water, mixing until a firm dough forms. Knead briefly, wrap in cling film, and chill for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the diced beef skirt, potato, swede, and onion. Season very generously with black pepper and a good pinch of salt. Do not pre-cook the filling!

  3. 3

    Roll the pastry: Divide the chilled pastry into four equal portions. Roll each out on a floured surface into a circle about 20cm (8 inches) in diameter.

  4. 4

    Fill the pasties: Place a quarter of the raw filling onto one half of each pastry circle, leaving a 2cm border around the edge.

  5. 5

    Crimp and seal: Brush the edges with beaten egg. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a semi-circle. Crimp the edges tightly together to seal in the juices.

  6. 6

    Bake: Brush the tops of the pasties with the remaining beaten egg and cut a small slit in the top of each. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, then lower the heat to 160°C (320°F) and bake for another 30-40 minutes until golden and the filling is tender.

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