Mollies Pasties Food

MOLLIE'S PASTIES

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375 degrees.
• For the pastry: Measure flour and salt. Cut in lard until dough resembles small peas. Add water and divide into 6 equal parts.
• Roll dough thin to shape and size of pie plate. Pile potato, onion and 1/6 of the meat on only 1/2 the round of pie dough, and to within 1 inch from edge. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with butter. Fold other half of the dough over the filling and crimp or roll the seams, sealing well. Cut slit in top of each.
• Transfer to parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat for remaining dough and fillings.
• Bake for approximately 1 hour. Brush a little milk on top of each pastie while baking. Especially if utilizing lard in the recipe so that they take on a nice golden color. (If using lard, the dough will remain pale without the brushing of the milk)

MOTHER'S PASTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef and pork over potato mixture and mix well. Add butter and toss to coat; set aside. , For pastry, in a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. , Divide dough into five portions; roll each into a 10-in. circle. Place 1 cup of filling in the center of each circle. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges tightly with a fork; cut slits in the top of each. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.