HAND PIES (PASTIES)

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Welsh "pasties" are also enjoyed in Ireland. I've heard them called hand pies, as they bake up small and firm enough to carry them around in your hand. My family usually makes them as veggie pies, but you could use a bit of ground beef or cooked crumbled sausage to round it out to a meal. We've had the pork sausage version, and it's pretty good -- some of the newer artisan sausage might be good, too -- chicken, sage and apple sausage is sounding pretty good right now.....

Provided by Cinnamom in Illinois

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ready-made pie crusts (usually sold 2 to a package)
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 large potato, peeled and finely diced
1 large celery rib, chopped
1 medium parsnip, peeled and finely diced (optional)
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring pie crust out and to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease, spray or use parchment on a large baking sheet.
  • Mix vegetables, and pork sausage if using. Don't precook the sausage - it will cook when the pies bake.
  • Cut crust into small circles, about 2-3 inches across. You should be able to get five or six circles out of each crust if you re-roll the pastry leftovers.
  • Place an equal amount of the filling on half of the circles, and top with another circle.
  • Fold the edges over each other towards the top, and crimp together like a traditional pie crust. Make a small slit in the center to vent steam, and brush with an egg wash if you like.
  • Place each little pie on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for approximately one hour, checking for over-browning.
  • Can be eaten hot or cold.

Dimitri De Bruin
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These were a big hit at my party! Everyone raved about them.


Alice Yukio
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So easy and delicious! I love that I can make these ahead of time and freeze them for later.


Nito
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were actually really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


GrimMcReefer
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I've made these hand pies several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Darrin Bennett
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These hand pies were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious.


Lamin Mbye
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The crust was a bit bland and the filling was a bit dry.


Jerry Womack
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These hand pies were a bit too greasy for my taste. The crust was also a bit thick and doughy.


Grandiose Original
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were actually really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


christine morris
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These hand pies were a great way to use up some leftover beef. They were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Yolanda Anerilus
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I've tried this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The hand pies are easy to make, and they're always perfectly crispy and flaky.


Ahmad Alzwy
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These hand pies were delicious! The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was savory and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of beef and vegetables.