Pea Bacon Pasties Recipes

BEEF PASTIES

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.

UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES

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.

CHEESE AND BACON PASTIES (MAKES ABOUT 8)

Steps:

• for dough.
• Place flour into mixing bowl.
• Add 1 egg and mix it inches.
• Melt butter in microwave and add to mixture.
• Add water gradually until dough is produced.
• Place in the fridge
• For the filling.
• Pre-heat oven to 180°c (350°f).
• Heat oil in pan.
• Cut bacon into small pieces and fry until cooked.
• Beat eggs in a mixing bowl.
• Add bacon and grated cheese.
• Cut dough into 8 equal pieces.
• Roll the dough into pasty sized rounds.
• Place a dessert spoon of filling into each pasty
• With a pastry brush, go round the edge of the round with milk.
• Fold over, sealing the edges by pressing down round the edges with a fork.
• Prick the top of each pasty with a fork.
• Glaze the top of each pasty with milk.
• Use a spatula to place the pasties on a greased baking tin.
• Bake for 30 mins, or until golden.