Cornish Pasty

Health score
19%
Cornish Pasty
45 min.
6
501kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Cornwall with this delectable Cornish Pasty recipe. A traditional dish that has been warming bellies for centuries, the Cornish Pasty is a complete meal encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe serves six and takes only 45 minutes to prepare.

Each pasty is a miniature feast, packed with rump roast, diced potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. The crust, a golden-brown blanket of all-purpose flour, diced butter, milk, and a touch of baking powder, is both tender and flaky, creating a delightful contrast to the savory filling.

The magic of the Cornish Pasty lies in its portability and the satisfaction it brings with every bite. Whether you're looking to explore the rich flavors of British cuisine or simply seeking a comforting meal that takes you back to the cobblestone streets of Cornwall, this recipe is sure to please.

So, grab your oven mitts and get ready to experience the ultimate in home-cooked comfort food. With just a few simple steps, you'll be on your way to creating a dish that's as much a part of Cornwall's heritage as its stunning coastline. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, the Cornish Pasty is an inviting gateway to the joy of baking and the pleasure of eating.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter diced
  • small carrots 
  • 2.1 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons milk 
  •  onion chopped
  •  potatoes diced peeled
  • 1.3 pounds top round beef roast cubed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, cover carrots with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Let cool and slice. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  3. Add butter, and rub to the consistency of coarse crumbs.
  4. Mix in water. If dough is sticky, add more flour.
  5. Roll dough out until about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Cut out six circles, each about 5 inches round. Do not stretch the dough.
  7. Mix meat and vegetables together, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover half of each pasty base with the filling. Moisten pastry edges, fold pastry over the filling. Press edges together with a fork.
  8. Transfer raw pasties to a baking sheet, brush tops with milk, and make a small slit in each top to allow steam out.
  9. Bake at 450 degrees F ( 230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein22.28%
Fat37.55%
Carbs40.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68.76
Glycemic Load
34.69
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.436521618263%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.73mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:501.27kcal
25.06%
Fat:20.74g
31.91%
Saturated Fat:11.52g
72.01%
Carbohydrates:49.93g
16.64%
Net Carbohydrates:46.39g
16.87%
Sugar:2.49g
2.77%
Cholesterol:99.86mg
33.29%
Sodium:556.17mg
24.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.69g
55.37%
Vitamin A:3266.95IU
65.34%
Selenium:41.79µg
59.7%
Vitamin B3:9.95mg
49.73%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.73%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.36%
Phosphorus:326.8mg
32.68%
Zinc:4.56mg
30.39%
Vitamin B12:1.81µg
30.12%
Folate:111.88µg
27.97%
Iron:4.72mg
26.24%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.74%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.61%
Potassium:760.85mg
21.74%
Vitamin C:16.33mg
19.79%
Fiber:3.54g
14.15%
Magnesium:53.95mg
13.49%
Copper:0.25mg
12.56%
Calcium:93.47mg
9.35%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.24%
Vitamin K:6.23µg
5.93%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.81%
Source:Allrecipes