Pasty Pastry For Cornish Miners Pasties Recipe

Unleash your inner baker with this legendary pasty pastry recipe, perfected for Cornish miners' pasties! This recipe creates an unbelievably light and flaky crust, sturdy enough to hold your delicious filling, yet delicate enough to melt in your mouth. Using lard (for authenticity!) or shortening, this golden-brown beauty is the perfect base for pasties, quiches (weighted down with beans), or even pies. Get ready to experience the most outstanding pastry crust you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 529.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.1 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pasty Pastry For Cornish Miners Pasties

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How to Make Pasty Pastry For Cornish Miners Pasties

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Cut in 1 cup lard (or shortening) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ½ cup ice water, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few seconds.
  5. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness (about ⅛ inch).
  7. Use the dough to line your pasty tins or pie dish.
  8. Add your favorite pasty filling.
  9. Fold and crimp the edges to seal.
  10. Brush the top with milk and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

43g

Carbs

15g