I was taught to make these at an event ages ago, and they've been one of Cedric's favorites ever since. They are labor intensive, so if you're making them for a large group, it is generally best to have an assembly line of some sort, or at least a lot of helpers. Measurements are approximate, as always.
I've been cooking in the SCA, one way or another, for the last 10 years. I have experience working in camp kitchens and real kitchens, cooking for anywhere between 10-100+ people for traveler's fare to feasts and everything in between. This blog has tips and tricks for cooking at events, along with feast menus, recipe sources, and other assorted thoughts regarding medieval cookery.
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Meat pies (Pasties) using the hot water method for crusts
At the Stonemarche Cooks' Guild meeting this last weekend, we made meat pies, and I promised to post the recipe. This seemed to be the appropriate place to do that, and next time I won't have to look so hard to find it again.
This is mostly a "concept" recipe, and I don't have exact measurements for the filling. However, the filling variations are essentially endless. The important part of the recipe is the crust, as using a "hot water method" gives you a crust that is strong enough to carry (or pack in a lunchbox) while still having good flavor and not be too hard to chew.
This is mostly a "concept" recipe, and I don't have exact measurements for the filling. However, the filling variations are essentially endless. The important part of the recipe is the crust, as using a "hot water method" gives you a crust that is strong enough to carry (or pack in a lunchbox) while still having good flavor and not be too hard to chew.