Mini Berry Pasty Recipe

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mixed berry pastyThis mini berry pasty recipe is perfect to make with the family and the fruity twist will bring an original style to a classic pasty.

These pasties are perfect for the ultimate weekend treat with all your family and friends.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 1hour 15minutes

Cooking time: 20minutes

What you’’ll need:

For the Pastry:

  • 200g plain flour
  • 100g butter
  • 3/4 tablespoons ice cold water
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup raspberries – cut in half
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons cornflower
  • 1-2 tablespoons caster sugar (depending on taste)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Icing sugar for dusting

What to do:

1.Rub the butter into the flour and cinnamon until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the water and combine to make dough. Refrigerate for 1 hour before making the pasties.

2.Preheat oven to 190 degrees centigrade

3.In a small bowl, mix together cornflower, sugar and lemon zest. Set aside.

4.In another bowl, coat the berries with lemon juice. Sprinkle with the cornflower mixture.

5.Roll out the dough to 1/8inch thickness. Cut out circles using an 11cm cutter. Fill centre of dough circle with a desert spoon of the berry filling.

6.In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk. Brush the edge of the dough circles with the egg and fold in half. Seal the edges with a folk.

7.Brush with egg wash and cut a small slit in the top of each pie to let out steam.

8.Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

9.Cool to room temperature and dust with icing sugar.

 

Recipe by Seasonal Berries

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