Cheese Pasties

Directions

1. 1
   To make crust: combine salt and flour. Cut butter into flour with fingers until it resembles coarse corn meal.
2. 2
   Sprinkle on cold water and stir until dough sticks together.
3. 3
   Form dough into a ball and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Do not over-chill!
4. 4
   To make Filling: Mix together the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 375°F.
6. 6
   Cut the ball of dough into 6 pieces. Roll out each piece about 1/8 inch thick and Cut a 9 inch circle out of each piece.
7. 7
   Put 1/6 of the filling in the middle of each pastry circle.
8. 8
   Pull one edge over the filling to make a half-circle.
9. 9
   Seal the edges together like a turnover. Turn the edges over and press with a fork to double-seal.
10. 10
    Cut slits in the top of the pasties so that steam can escape.
11. 11
    BAke for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 F and bake for another 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
12. 12
    Remove from oven, and allow the pasties rest for 5 minutes before serving.