Pasties are a traditional British dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. They are a handheld pastry filled with savory or sweet ingredients. Pasties are typically made with a flaky pastry crust and a variety of fillings, such as beef, potatoes, carrots, turnips, onions, and cheese. They are a popular meal for picnics, lunches, and dinners. Pasties can be baked or fried, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
PASTIES II
A traditional Upper Peninsula of Michigan treat! Complete with rutabaga! I am from the UP and this is the real deal! Rub pasties with a little milk for a golden color.
Provided by RaiderMom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pasty Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine meat, potatoes, onion, rutabaga and chopped carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Divide dough into six pieces, and shape into balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 inch round. Place approximately 1 cup filling on one half of each. Dot each with 1 tablespoon margarine. Draw the other half of the pastry over the filling. Crimp edges to seal in filling. Prick with a fork and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 762 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
AUTHENTIC CORNISH PASTIES
A flaky pastry crust filled with savory meat and vegetables, the Cornish Pasty is English comfort food at its best!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories Main Course
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To Make the Shortcrust Pastry: Place the flour and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times until combined. Add the cold butter and lard and pulse a few more times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water a little at a time, pulsing between additions, until the mixture begins to come together. DO NOT over-mix the dough or the pastry crust will be tough and won't be flaky. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before using (this is crucial). (Can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for up to 3 months.)
- To Make the Cornish Pasties: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Cut it into 6 equal pieces (rolling the dough into a log and then cutting makes this easier). Wrap and keep the other 5 pieces chilled in the fridge while you're working on one at a time. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a 8 inch circle that's about 1/8 inch thick. You can use an 8-inch plate as your guide and cut the dough around it to form your circle.
- Layer the filling (see note at end): Put layer of potatoes down the center of the pastry circle, leaving about 3/4 inch space on the top and bottom edges of the pastry dough. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Next add a layer of rutabagas, onions and finally the beef, adding a light sprinkling of salt and pepper between each layer. Lay a couple pats of butter on top of the beef and sprinkle a little flour over the filling.
- Wet the tips of your fingers and lightly moisten the edges of the pastry dough. For this next part work gently so that the filling doesn't puncture through the dough. If this happens, patch up the hole with some of the scrap pieces of pastry dough. Bring the sides up and seal the pasty down the middle. Turn the pasty onto its side and crimp the edges in traditional Cornish fashion (see blog post pictures as a visual).
- Assemble the remaining pasties and lay them on a lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut a slit in the center of each pasty. Lightly brush each pasty with the beaten egg mixture.
- Bake the Cornish pasties on the middle rack for 40-50 minutes until golden in color. Remove from the oven and let them sit for about 10 minutes (they will be very hot inside) before eating. They can be reheated in the oven (recommended for a crispier crust) or microwave. NOTE: Depending on how full you stuff the pasties you may have leftover filling. No worries, just fry it up together or add it to soup and enjoy it as a separate meal.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 large pasty, Calories 697 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 445 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g
BEEF PASTIES
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 8 pasties
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the filling: In a bowl, blend the bacon, beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, peas, garlic, salt, pepper, ginger and nutmeg, mixing well, ensuring not to break the peas. Hold cold until construction.
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Portion the pastry in 8 triangles, allowing the dough to soften. Next, brush the interior of the dough with egg wash. Fill with 2 to 3 ounces of filling. Bring the tip of the triangle to the edge to fold the sides and seal the pasties. Press the sides down to seal and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
MOTHER'S PASTIES
PASTIES were a must years ago when men worked the mines in northern Michigan. The housewives made them in the morning and wrapped them tightly in newspaper so they would stay warm until lunch break. Everyone used to say my mom made the best pasties in the world. This is her recipe. -Vivienne Abraham, Detroit, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef and pork over potato mixture and mix well. Add butter and toss to coat; set aside. , For pastry, in a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. , Divide dough into five portions; roll each into a 10-in. circle. Place 1 cup of filling in the center of each circle. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges tightly with a fork; cut slits in the top of each. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 958 calories, Fat 49g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN ORIGINAL PASTIES
These were brought to the UP by Cornish Miners. It is still a very popular dish in the mining communities of the U.P. of Michigan.
Provided by larryvitse
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cube all of the above ingredients. The filling including the meat is not cooked. Those of us who are Yoopers (originally from the Upper Penninsula know that the meat is never cooked before baking a Pastie!
- Mix dough like pie crust.
- Divide into 8 balls.
- Roll out like a pie crust.
- Put filling on half of circle. About 1 cup.
- Crimp like pie crust. Will look like a half circle.
- Put on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes and 375 for 40 minutes.
- Put slits in top of crust before baking.
- Let sit about 1/2 hour after baking.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1297.1, Fat 70.3, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 146.9, Sodium 1497.6, Carbohydrate 114.6, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 49.2
AUTHENTIC CORNISH PASTIES
This is a delicious, simple pasty (pronounced "pass-tea" ) recipe. No gravy is needed, as it makes its own. The crust is sturdy but good. These have no turnips or swedes; you can add them if you like. My husband hates them, so I leave them out. Prep time is estimated, as I've never paid attention to how long it takes. Note: if measuring the flour by volume rather than weight, be sure to stir it first, or you will end up with too much flour, and thus a tough, dry crust.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425* F.
- Combine potato, onion, meat, and seasonings; mix together well.
- Cut butter and shortening into flour in a bowl until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add about 2 tablespoons cold water and mix with a fork to form a firm dough (add more water if necessary, until mixture just holds together).
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly a few times. Cut into quarters, and roll each quarter out into a 6-7 inch circle. Trim by using a small plate placed over pastry and cutting around edge with a small, sharp knife.
- Divide filling between each circle of pastry. Wet edges with water and fold pastry into a semi-circle, pressing edges together. Flute edges with fingers to form a tight seal.
- Place pasties onto a baking sheet and brush with egg or milk. Bake at 425* F for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and heated through. May be served hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 124.4, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.9
CORNISH PASTY
Reawaken childhood memories of summer holidays with Sara Buenfeld's eat-by-the-sea favourite, the Cornish pasty
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rub the butter and lard into the flour with a pinch of salt using your fingertips or a food processor, then blend in 6 tbsp cold water to make a firm dough. Cut equally into 4, then chill for 20 mins.
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Mix together the filling ingredients with 1 tsp salt. Roll out each piece of dough on a lightly floured surface until large enough to make a round about 23cm across - use a plate to trim it to shape. Firmly pack a quarter of the filling along the centre of each round, leaving a margin at each end. Brush the pastry all the way round the edge with beaten egg, carefully draw up both sides so that they meet at the top, then pinch them together to seal. Lift onto a non-stick baking tray and brush with the remaining egg to glaze.
- Bake for 10 mins, then lower oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and cook for 45 mins more until golden. Great served warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1174 calories, Fat 68 grams fat, SaturatedFat 35 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 114 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.96 milligram of sodium
UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES
I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many people are of English ancestry. Pasties-traditional meat pies often eaten by hand-are popular there. -Carole Lynn Derifield, Valdez, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir shortening and water until shortening is melted. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a very soft dough is formed; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. , Cut potatoes and rutabagas into 1/8- or 1/4-inch cubes; do not make cubes too large or they will not cook properly. Gently combine ground beef and pork; break into small crumbles. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, rutabagas, onions, meat mixture and seasonings. , Divide dough into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out 1 portion at a time into a 8-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 to 2 cups filling on half of each circle; dot with 1 teaspoon butter. Moisten edges with water; carefully fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Cut several slits in top of pasties. If desired, brush with cream or beaten egg. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool on wire racks. Serve hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 calories, Fat 44g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1060mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter will help to create a flaky pastry. If you use melted butter, the pastry will be more dense.
- Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Work it just until it comes together, then chill it before rolling it out.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pasties: A sharp knife will help to create clean edges on the pasties. This will help them to seal properly and prevent them from leaking.
- Crimp the edges of the pasties well: Crimping the edges of the pasties will help to seal them and prevent them from leaking. You can use a fork or your fingers to crimp the edges.
- Bake the pasties at a high temperature: Baking the pasties at a high temperature will help to create a crispy crust. 425 degrees Fahrenheit is a good temperature to bake pasties.
- Enjoy the pasties fresh: Pasties are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. However, they can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pasties are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a little planning, you can easily make pasties at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasties a try!
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