English Pastry for Meat Pie

By Craig Claiborne

Updated November 2, 2022

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(36)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 pounds

  • 4 cups flour

  • ⅔ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • ½ pound lard

  • Salt to taste, if desired

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Nutritional analysis per serving

32 grams carbs; 18 milligrams cholesterol; 323 calories; 9 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 19 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 174 milligrams sodium; 4 grams protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the flour in a mixing bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the water, milk, lard and salt in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Let simmer until the lard melts.

  3. Step 3

    Add the liquid to the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to blend thoroughly. This dough should be shaped or rolled while it is still hot or quite warm.

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stephen goodreid

thanks for your help that was the best pastry that i have cooked

Ana A.

How do I cook it? Fried? Baked?

stephen goodreid

thanks for your help that was the best pastry that i have cooked

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