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 mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British cuisine
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
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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