1 Introduction Cornish Beef Pasties are a traditional British baked pastry filled with diced beef vegetables and seasoning sealed inside a golden crust They are famous for being hearty portable and comforting making them a complete meal in one hand and a symbol of Cornish food culture
2 Ingredients For the pastry 4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter or beef suet cut into cubes 3/4 cup cold water For the filling 500 g beef skirt or chuck finely diced 2 medium potatoes peeled and finely diced 1 small onion finely chopped 1 small swede or carrot finely diced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional 1 tablespoon butter for each pasty For glazing 1 egg beaten
3 Instructions In a bowl mix flour and salt add cold butter and rub with fingers until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs add cold water little by little and mix until a firm dough forms wrap and rest the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes In another bowl mix beef potatoes onion swede salt pepper and parsley until well combined
4 Methods Roll the dough on a floured surface and cut into large circles about 18 to 20 cm Place a portion of filling on one half of each circle add a small piece of butter on top fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon shape crimp the edges tightly brush with beaten egg and make a small slit on top Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and cooked through
5 History Cornish pasties date back to the 18th century in Cornwall England They were made for tin miners who needed a strong filling meal that could be carried easily The thick crimped edge was used as a handle so miners could eat without dirtying the food with their hands
6 Benefits Cornish Beef Pasties are filling economical and easy to transport They combine meat vegetables and pastry into one meal making them practical for work school or travel They are also versatile and can be adapted with different fillings
7 Formation The pasty is formed by placing raw filling onto pastry folding it into a half circle sealing the edges with a crimp and baking it so the meat and vegetables steam inside the pastry creating a juicy interior and crisp outside
Conclusion
Cornish Beef Pasties represent simple cooking with strong flavor and history They are ideal for family meals traditional cooking lovers and anyone who enjoys baked savory pastries
Lovers
Perfect for pastry lovers meat lovers and fans of traditional British food They are also loved by people who enjoy hearty comfort meals
Methods
This recipe uses the baking method where raw ingredients cook together inside sealed pastry allowing the filling to steam while the crust becomes golden and firm
Nutrition
Cornish Beef Pasties provide protein from beef carbohydrates from potatoes and pastry and vitamins and minerals from vegetables They are energy rich and suitable as a complete meal when eaten in moderate portions
Conclusion
Cornish Beef Pasties are a timeless recipe that combines taste tradition and nourishment They remain popular because they are simple satisfying and full of history
13 Lovers Loved by families workers travelers and anyone who enjoys warm homemade savory pastries with rich flavor and cultural heritage