The People's Cornish Pasty

Hearty traditional Cornish pasties filled with beef, swede, potatoes, and onions, encased in a crisp, golden-brown handmade shortcrust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 920.1 kcals 3680.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 106.2 grams 424.8 grams
Fat 42.1 grams 168.2 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
40
g
Butter
For filling
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten for glazing
GrainsCereals
450
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
For coating meat
Liquids
125
ml
Water
Cold
Meat
300
g
Beef Skirt
Finely chopped; braising steak is an alternative
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Vegetables
150
g
Onion
Peeled and finely chopped
150
g
Swede
Peeled and finely chopped
450
g
Potato
Peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Blend flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and egg yolks in a food processor until crumbly.
  • Add water gradually while processing until a dough forms.
  • Wrap dough in film and chill for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Toss chopped beef with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Season all chopped vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • Divide chilled pastry into six pieces and roll each onto a floured surface.
  • Trim each pastry piece into a disc using a dinner plate.
  • Place a layer of potato on one half of each disc, leaving a 1.5cm border.
  • Layer swede, then onion, then beef on top of the potatoes.
  • Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg.
  • Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
  • Glaze the tops with egg and cut a small steam cross in each.
  • Bake on a tray for 45-50 minutes until golden-brown and piping hot.
  • Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.