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Beef pasties

Crust:   

100g self raising flour

¾ teaspoon (3.75ml) salt

¼ cup (50g) plus 2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable shortening

1 egg

Water.

Method:   Put flour and salt in the mixing bowl.  Cut in the shortening.  Beat egg in a measuring cup and add water to make up to ½ cup; then put this into the flour and mix until it is well moistened.   Portion the dough into 6 balls and on a lightly floured board; roll them into circles between wax paper.  Set aside.

Filling: 

¾ pound coarsely ground beef (raw)

¾ cup diced, raw carrot

2 cups diced, raw potato

¾ cup diced celery

1 teaspoon (5ml) salt

¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper

2 tablespoons  (30ml) water.

Method:   Mix all filling ingredients thoroughly and spoon on to the dough, wrap around beef.  Bake at 350oF (180oC) Gas mark 4 for up to 15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.

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