Gala Picnic Pie

An impressive loaf-shaped pork pie studded with quail eggs, wrapped in hot water crust pastry, and baked until golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 313 kcals 3756.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 15.2 grams 182.2 grams
Fat 23.8 grams 285.8 grams
Protein 13.2 grams 158.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
12 slices
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
cold, cut into cubes
1
piece
Egg
beaten, for glazing
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
for dusting eggs
225
g
Plain Flour
for pastry
Meat
250
g
Pork Sausages
removed from skins
200
g
2
piece
Streaky Bacon
rindless, cut into 1cm pieces
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Mace
ground
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tsp
Sea Salt
flaked
OilsFats
75
g
Lard
cut into cubes, split usage
Other
12
piece
Quail Eggs
boiled and peeled
Vegetables
0.5
tsp
Ginger
ground

Steps

  • Boil quail eggs for 2.5 minutes, then rinse in cold water and set aside.
  • Mix sausage meat, bacon, pork mince, ginger, and mace in a bowl until combined.
  • Peel the eggs and toss them lightly in flour.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a flat baking tray with parchment.
  • Pulse flour, pepper, butter, and 25g of lard in a food processor until breadcrumb texture forms.
  • Simmer remaining lard with four tablespoons of water and salt, then blend into the flour mixture.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface and roll into a 30 x 28 cm rectangle on the baking tray.
  • Place half the meat mixture in the center, top with eggs, and cover with the remaining meat.
  • Brush edges with beaten egg, fold pastry over to seal, and crimp the top edge.
  • Glaze with egg and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Apply a second egg wash and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.