It was requested that we actually have some savory treats as well at the last viewing. I pulled out my Great British Food cook book and the group decided on Cornish Pasties-- the hand-held pie that Cornish miners would eat as their lunch.
I made the dough and had it chilling while I diced up the ingredients for the inside. Because I am very accommodating, I made two kinds of Cornish Pasties, one with meat & veg and one just veg. The veg's were: onions, sweet potatoes, turnips, potatoes, and rutabagas.
I added lots of spices and even added more salt & pepper than for the what the recipe called. I rolled out my dough, cut my circles, added the filling, and pinched it shut; flour flying everywhere.
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| ready for fridge! |
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| Even Stirling had flour on her muzzle. |
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| adding the egg wash |
The pies chilled for another hour and then I washed each one in egg. Into the oven they went! Out came perfect looking pies.
I served them warm and with HP Brown Sauce. They were delicious, or everyone told me so--just as they were instructed to do, as these are a real pain to make! Too be honest, they were a bit dry. They needed some gravy, or lots of brown sauce/ketchup.
Still, people enjoyed them with their tea and Downton Abbey. Next episode, I will revert to just making scones. It is sooooo much easier!
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| removing them from the baking sheets |
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| the vegetarian Cornish Pasty |
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