Cornish Pasties

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Place the potato, onion, herbs, and meat in a roasting pan and mix well.
3. 3
   Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
4. 4
   Add the butter and lard, rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
5. 5
   Add about 2 tablespoons of water and mix to form a firm dough.
6. 6
   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
7. 7
   Divide the pastry into 4 pieces.
8. 8
   Roll out each piece to about 6-7 inches.
9. 9
   Trim by cutting round the edge of a small plate.
10. 10
    Divide the filling between each round.
11. 11
    Brush the edges with water and draw up the pastry on each pasty, in a line over the centre of the filling.
12. 12
    Seal well.
13. 13
    Flute the edge with your fingers or a fork.
14. 14
    Place the pasties on a baking sheet, fluted edges uppermost.
15. 15
    Brush each with a little beaten egg or milk.
16. 16
    Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.