Scotch Pie
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Scotch Pie, a classic Scottish dish that combines a peppery meat filling with a flaky hot water crust pastry. This comforting treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. With easy-to-follow instructions and versatile serving options, you’ll impress your family and friends with this delightful savory pastry. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also freezes beautifully, making it an ideal choice for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 pies 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients
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- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g butter (or lard)
- 100 ml boiling water
- 400 g ground lamb (or beef)
- 1 tsp onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground mace
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 egg (beaten for brushing)
Instructions
- Make the Pastry: In a saucepan, heat butter with boiling water until just boiling. Pour over flour mixed with half of the salt in a bowl. Stir until combined and knead until smooth.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix ground lamb (or beef), onion, spices, and remaining salt in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Shape the Pies: Roll out pastry thinly on a floured surface. Cut circles for bases and tops; line pie rings or muffin tins with larger circles.
- Fill and Seal: Spoon filling into each case, moisten edges, add tops, and crimp edges to seal.
- Bake: Brush pies with beaten egg and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool briefly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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