Cornish Pasties

Directions

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   FILLING: Brown and drain the ground beef.
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   Measure seasonings, prepare veggies and put in dishes.
3. 3
   Mix water and beef broth granules.
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   Combine beef, seasonings and flour and stir well to coat.
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   Add vegetables and beef broth mix and cook til veggies are crisp tender.
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   Stir frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
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   PASTRY: We make the pastry in 2 batches in the food processor.
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   Beat the egg in a 2 cup measuring cup.
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   Add very cold water to 1 cup measure.
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    Add vinegar and stir.
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    Put 2 1/2 cups flour in processor; add 1/2 the shortening and 1/2 salt.
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    Pulse to a mealy texture.
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    Divide liquid and add very slowly til machine starts to labor.
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    Add liquid drip by drip til a lump forms and stays together.
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    Remove pastry and repeat process.
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    We use a large turn-over form that seals and cuts out the dough.
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    Roll out 1/4 dough at a time on a heavy pastry cloth and using the turnover form.
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    Cut out out circles.
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    Place on form and put about 1 tbsp filling or a little less on dough.
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    You should have a little egg mix left from pastry.
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    Brush edges with this and close and seal pastie and place on baking sheets.
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    Brush with milk.
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    Bake at 425F for 20 minutes.