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cornish pasty recipe mary berry

Cornish Pasty Recipe Mary Berry

Nicole McLaughlin
Sink your teeth into Mary Berry's iconic Cornish Pasty! These golden pockets of flaky pastry burst with savory beef, tender veggies, and a taste of comfort food heaven. Get ready to conquer the classics in just 1.5 hours (including chilling time)! ‍ #cornishpasty #maryberry #homemade
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British cuisine
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry:

  • 225 g 8 oz all-purpose flour
  • 125 g 4 oz cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5-6 tablespoons ice-cold water

For the Filling:

  • 400 g 14 oz chuck steak, diced
  • 200 g 7 oz swede (rutabaga), diced
  • 200 g 7 oz potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 egg yolk beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

Make the Pastry:

  • o In a food processor, pulse the flour and butter until coarse crumbs form. (Alternatively, use a pastry cutter and work the butter into the flour.)
  • o Add salt and dribble in ice-cold water gradually, pulsing until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking.
  • o Form the dough into a disc, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:

  • o Dice the chuck steak, swede, and potatoes to similar sizes. Finely chop the onion.
  • o Sauté the onion until softened in a pan.
  • o Add the beef and brown it on all sides.
  • o Stir in the swede and potatoes, and pour in enough water to just cover the vegetables.
  • o Season with pepper and simmer until everything is tender. Drain any excess liquid and let the filling cool slightly.

Assemble the Pasties:

  • o Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • o Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to a thin circle (about 3mm thick).
  • o Place a spoonful of cooled filling in the center of the dough circle.
  • o Brush the edges with the egg yolk mixed with milk.
  • o Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork to seal.
  • o Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Bake and Enjoy:

  • o Brush the pasties with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
  • o Bake on a lined baking sheet for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • o Let cool slightly before serving.
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