English Pasties

Name: English Pasties
Ingredients: 8 c. flour; 2 tsp. salt; 1 lb. lean beef; 1 lb. lean pork; 8 small potatoes; 1 lb. lard; 2 1/2 c. ice water; 1 small rutabaga; 3 carrots; 3 small onions; salt; pepper; butter

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 lb. lean beef
1 lb. lean pork
8 small potatoes
1 lb. lard
2 1/2 c. ice water
1 small rutabaga
3 carrots
3 small onions
salt
pepper
butter

Directions

1

Sift flour and salt. Cut in lard until crumbly. Add water gradually to make soft dough.
2

The less handling, the better.
3

On floured board, roll dough into 12 circles, dinner plate size.
4

Cut meat into small pieces. Cut onion, potatoes, rutabaga and carrots into separate dishes.
5

Place even amounts of vegetables and meats on each circle, beginning with onion, then meats with salt and pepper, potato, rutabaga and carrot.
6

Add a dab of butter to each. Fold over and seal with water.
7

Cut slits in top. Bake on greased baking sheet, don't crowd, at 450° for 45 minutes until browned.