Traditional Cornish Pastie
- 2 unbaked pie crusts
- 1 medium potato (peeled and cubed into small cubes)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 small rutabaga (uncooked, peeled and chopped)
- 1/2 lb of lean roast (cut into small cubes) or 1/2 lb steak (cut into small cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small amount cold water
- Add the potato, onion, rutabega, meat and spices together and mix well.
- Lay out one of the pie crusts and put half the ingredients on half of the pie crust leaving about 1 inch along the edge for sealing.
- Lightly dampen along the edges of the pie crust with your fingertips.
- Lay the other half of the pie crust over the top of the filling and press the top and bottom edges together well.
- Fold the sealed edge toward the center and either crimp with your fingers or press along the entire folded edge with the tines of a fork.
- Bake 425 degrees F. for 15 minutes then lower temperature to 350 degrees F for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with brown or white gravy or serve cold without.
unbaked pie crusts, potato, onion, lean roast, salt, black pepper, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/traditional-cornish-pastie-429498 (may not work)