English Pastry for Meat Pie

By Craig Claiborne

Updated Nov. 3, 2022

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(36)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 pounds
  • 4cups flour
  • ⅔cup water
  • 1tablespoon milk
  • ½pound lard
  • Salt to taste, if desired
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Nutritional analysis per serving (14 servings)

277 calories; 17 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 149 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the flour in a mixing bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the water, milk, lard and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Let simmer until the lard melts.

  3. Step 3

    Add the liquid to the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to blend thoroughly. This dough should be shaped or rolled while it is still hot or quite warm.

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stephen goodreid

thanks for your help that was the best pastry that i have cooked

Ana A.

How do I cook it? Fried? Baked?

stephen goodreid

thanks for your help that was the best pastry that i have cooked

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