@chashe_s_table: DAY 29/30: PORK PIES INGREDIENTS Pastry (hot water crust): 400g plain flour 50g lard 50g butter 175ml hot water 1 tsp salt 1 egg for glazing ( optional) Filling: 500g 12-15% fat pork mince 400g diced smoked bacon 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground white pepper 1/2 tablespoons sage 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 3/4 tablespoons ground nutmeg Method 1. Make the pastry Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Heat the lard,butter and water until just boiling, switch off the heat then stir in the flour. 2. Mix with the dough with a spoon, then knead lightly by hand until smooth. Leave to completely cool down 3. Make the filling by mixing the pile mice, bacon and all the seasonings together. Leave them to marinate for as long as possible. 4. Roll out the pastry and use a dough cutter to make out circles bigger than the tin holes. 5. Use your hand to gently press the doll into the tray hole 6. Pack the meat filling tightly into the pastry. 7. Roll out remaining pastry for the lid. Place on top, seal edges, and cut a small hole in the centre. Brush the top with an egg for a glossy finish. 8. Bake at 200^C for about 45minutes or until golden. 9. Enjoy #porkpie #pork #pie #30before30