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Mary Berry Cornish Pasty Recipe

Mary Berry Cornish Pasty Recipe

Cornish pastries are a traditional British dish. They are usually served as a snack or light meal and make an excellent addition to any picnic or lunch box. Mary Berry’s Traditional Cornish Pasty is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Mary Berry Cornish Pasty, Mary Berry Cornish Pasty Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Rebecca Novak

Equipment

  • rolling pin
  • Large baking tray
  • Baking parchment
  • or greaseproof paper

Ingredients

  • Ready-roll shortcrust pastry, 500 g
  • Olive oil, 2 tablespoon
  • 1 large onion (roughly chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 4 springs of thyme
  • Beef mince, 250g
  • 1 medium-sized potato (diced)
  • 1 large carrot (diced)
  • Flour, 1 tablespoon
  • Beef stock, 500 ml
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley (chopped)
  • Frozen peas, 1/2 cup
  • 1 egg (beaten)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the thyme leaves and beef mince and cook, stirring regularly, until all of the mince is lightly browned.
  • Add the potato and carrot to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until they are beginning to soften.
  • Stir in the flour and then gradually add the beef stock, stirring continuously until it has thickened. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the frozen peas, parsley, and egg.
  • Take a sheet of ready-roll pastry and place it on a lightly floured surface. Spoon 1/4 of the filling into the center of the pastry and brush one edge with some of the beaten egg.
  • Fold the pastry over and seal the edges together by pressing down with a fork. Repeat with the rest of the pastry and filling until you have 4 pasties.
  • Brush each pasty with more of the beaten egg and place them on a greased baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  • Serve with some extra beef stock on the side if desired.

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Notes

-When making the pasties, make sure that you use a small spoon to fill them with the filling. This will make it easier to fold the pastry and the edges together.
-If you find that your pasty dough is too dry when rolling out, add a few drops of water to help moisten it.
-If you want to add an extra layer of flavor, try sprinkling some cheese over the filling before sealing and baking the pasties.
-For a vegetarian alternative, replace the beef mince with cooked lentils or chickpeas for a delicious vegan-friendly option.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal
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