PASTRY:

3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
2/3 c. ice water

Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Blend in enough ice water to hold dough together. Roll into six 8-inch circles. Chill.

FILLING:

2 lbs. beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 c. potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 c. chopped turnips or carrots (optional)
1/2 c. chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter

Arrange meat and vegetables in layers on half of each pastry circle. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with butter. Brush edge of circles with water; fold into semi-circles. Fold lower edge over top; press together with a fork, cut 1/2 inch slit or initial in top. Place on greased, heavy baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, lower heat to 375 degrees and bake for 1 hour.

Remove from oven, cover with a cloth. Allow to steam for 15 minutes. Serve hot or cold with catsup, chili sauce, cabbage, salad or dill pickles.