Cornish Pasties
By: Carol Barnes
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 11:33pm

Ingredients




Crust:
4 cups flour
 cups shortening or lard
1 cup water
Dash salt
Filling:
1/4 pound ground chuck or cubed steak
1 cup diced potatoes
1/4 cup each of diced onion and rutabaga
2 teaspoons dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2 Cut shortening into flour and salt, add water and knead until well blended. Form into four balls and chill. Coat with plenty of flour and roll into circles. 3 Filling: 4 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Divide into four equal portions and place in center of each crust. Fold over and seal edges. Bake at 400 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

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I found this recipe at the website above.  I followed it precisely and it is just delicious..... I use a 6" diameter cutter for the pastry and it yields 6 pasties . My husband just loves these!