TRADITIONAL YOOPER PASTIES

Traditional Yooper Pasties image

Provided by Jennifer McConnell

Categories Beef

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c shortening
1 c cold water
1 lb cooked beef roast, shredded
2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 medium rutabega, cubed
1 c carrots peeled and chopped
6 Tbsp margarine or butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. 1.In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3.In a large bowl, combine meat, potatoes, onion, rutabaga and chopped carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Divide dough into six pieces, and shape into balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 inch round. Place approximately 1 cup filling on one half of each. Dot each with 1 tablespoon margarine. Draw the other half of the pastry over the filling. Crimp edges to seal in filling. Prick with a fork and place on prepared baking sheet.
4. 4.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until crust is a gorgeous golden brown. To achieve the perfect golden brown color, rub each pasty with just a little bit of milk.