SCOTCH PIE

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Traditional Scottish Pie best eaten on a cold winters day whilst watching Football and drinking Bovril, or served with chips n beans.

Provided by cruicky

Time 50m

Yield Makes Pies

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt the lard in the boiling water.
  • Sieve the flour into a warmed bowl.Make a well in the middle and mix in the hot fat and water mixture with a wooden spoon.
  • When the dough has coled a little - knead with your hands.When it is smooth and 'elastic' - leave in a warm place until firmer (but still elastic enough to roll out)
  • Roll out the pastry to around keeping it thin.Cut the pastry into 3- 4 inch round shapes or if you are using pie or muffin molds - to the correct size.Cut out enough circles for the top of the pies.
  • Mix the mince with the breadcrumbs and seasoning.
  • Add gravy to bind, and mix thoroughly
  • Fill the pie shells to 3/4 full.Add the top and seal.
  • Using a knife, make a couple of cuts in the centre of the pid to allow the steam to escape.Brush with milk to glaze.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 190 centigrade/ 375 F.Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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