CORNISH PASTY 
CRUST:

4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. water

FILLING:

6 med. potatoes
1 med. onion
1 lb. ground chuck
3 carrots
1 sm. rutabaga

Chop finely or dice all vegetables. Make crust by mixing dry ingredients. Add shortening to crumbly mixture; add egg with water and vinegar. Mix gently. Roll out dough into 4 (8 inch) circles. Place mixed filling ingredients on half of circle. Add salt and pepper to taste; dot with butter. Moisten edge of pastry with water and fold over. Seal tightly with fork or by twist crinkling. Prick top. Bake on cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake 45 minutes additional time. These freeze well.

 

Recipe Index