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Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies)

Classic Scottish hand pies filled with savory minced beef and onions, wrapped in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: European
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pastry:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup cold water
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 lb minced beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp beef suet optional

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add water, form dough, chill 30 min.
  2. Cook beef and onions, season well.
  3. Roll pastry into circles, add filling.
  4. Fold over, crimp edges, brush with egg wash.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 min until golden.

Notes

Chill pastry for best results.
Egg wash makes them glossy.
Freeze uncooked bridies for later.