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Warm Baked Traditional Scotch Pie

Warm Baked Traditional Scotch Pie: Comfort Food Delight

Experience the heartwarming delight of Warm Baked Traditional Scotch Pie, a savory dish with a golden crust and tender filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 pies
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 500 g Minced Lamb or Beef Can be substituted with mutton or other meats.
  • 2 medium Onions, finely chopped Adds sweetness and texture.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Ground White Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg Infuses warmth and earthiness.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Allspice Infuses warmth and earthiness.
  • 0.5 cup Beef or Lamb Stock Keeps the filling moist.
For the Pastry
  • 500 g Plain Flour Forms the base of the pastry.
  • 250 g Lard or Vegetable Shortening Creates a tender, flaky crust.
  • 150 ml Water Hydrates the flour and fat.
  • 1 beaten Egg For glazing.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste for additional seasoning.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pie tins
  • Baking tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F). Gather your ingredients.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced lamb or beef with onions, seasonings, and stock.
  3. In a saucepan, heat water and lard until melted.
  4. Create a well in the plain flour; pour in the lard mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth (1-2 minutes).
  6. Divide the dough; roll out the larger piece to line pie tins.
  7. Spoon the meat mixture into pastry shells, pressing down gently.
  8. Roll out the remaining dough for lids; cover pies and crimp edges.
  9. Pierce small holes in lids, brush with beaten egg.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
  11. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, consider chilling the dough before rolling it out.

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