Crab Pasties

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
2. 2
   Divide pastry into 6 pieces.
3. 3
   Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface and then cut into a 19cm/7.5in circle.
4. 4
   For the filling.
5. 5
   Soak the saffron in the hot water for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Put the white and brown crab meat, leeks, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper into a bowl and stir together until well mixed.
7. 7
   Crush the saffron a little into the water to release the colour and flavour.
8. 8
   Stir it into the melted butter, then stir this into the rest of the filling ingredients.
9. 9
   Divide the mixture between the pastry circles.
10. 10
    Brush the edge of one half with a little water, and bring both sides together over the top of the filling and pinch together well to seal.
11. 11
    Crimp the edge with your fingers and transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.
13. 13
    Serve hot or cold.