Cornish Pasties

• 1 pound beef sirloin tip steak, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (3 cups)
• 3 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Dash nutmeg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Pinch baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup cold water
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, potatoes, onions and seasonings; set aside. For pastry, in a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening and butter. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll each into 6-in. circles. Moisten edges with water. Place about 1/2 cup filling on half of each circle. Fold other half over the filling; press edges together with a fork to seal.
3. Cut several slits in each pastry. Place on a
4. . Combine egg and cream; brush over pastry tops. Bake at 400u0b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u0b0 and bake 40-45 minutes longer or until golden brown.

beef sirloin, potatoes, green onions, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allpurpose, salt, baking powder, shortening, butter, cold water, egg, heavy whipping cream

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cornish-pasties/ (may not work)