Cornish Pasties Recipe

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
2. Place the potato, onion, herbs, and meat in a roasting pan and mix well.
3. Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
4. Add the butter and lard, rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
5. Add about 2 tablespoons of water and mix to form a firm dough.
6. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead lightly.
7. Divide the pastry into 4 pieces.
8. Roll out each piece to about 6-7 inches.
9. Trim by cutting round the edge of a small plate.
10. Divide the filling between each round. Brush the edges with water and draw up the pastry on each pasty, in a line over the centre of the filling.
11. Seal well.
12. Flute the edge with your fingers or a fork.
13. Place the pasties on a baking sheet, fluted edges uppermost.
14. Brush each with a little beaten egg or milk.
15. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.