Bridies Recipe

Name: Bridies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter; ¼ cup water; Lean Ground Lamb; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); ½ teaspoon black pepper; Egg

These delectable Bridies are similar in appearance to Cornish pasties, but their flavor is uniquely Scottish! Flaky pastry encases a hearty meat filling, creating a satisfying hand pie perfect for a comforting meal or a delicious snack. These freeze beautifully uncooked, making them ideal for batch cooking and future enjoyment. Get ready to experience a taste of Scotland!

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 110 mins

Calories 808.5 kcal

Protein 45g

Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bridies

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
¼ cup water
Lean Ground Lamb
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Egg

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How to Make Bridies

**Make the Pastry:**
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, using a pastry blender or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ½ cup ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
**Prepare the Filling:**
In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef (or lamb), 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ cup water. Gently mix until combined.
Set aside.
**Assemble and Bake:**
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry to ⅛-inch thickness.
Use a 5-6 inch cookie cutter or knife to cut out 6-7 circles.
Place approximately ⅓ cup of the meat filling onto one half of each circle.
Brush the edges of the pastry with 1 beaten egg.
Fold the pastry over the filling, forming a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges firmly to seal.
Brush the tops with remaining beaten egg.
Place the bridies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is cooked through.