Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies

A Forfar bridie is a popular Scottish creation that isn’t quite as famous as Cornish pasties, but if you ask me, they win the prize for the tastier of the two!

Prep time 25m

Cook time 35m

Calories 157

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons beef or vegetable stock

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

1 (16 oz) package puff pastry or 1 (14 oz) package empanada baking discs, thawed

1 egg white

Preparation

Preheat oven to 440˚F. Combine beef, onion, mustard, salt, pepper, and stock in a large bowl. Fold in butter.

If using puff pastry cut into 6-8 equal circles about 6″ across. Add filling to circles and wet one half of the perimeter. Fold over and press with a fork to seal the edges. Brush with beaten egg white and cut a couple slits in the top of each one for steam to come out.

Bake for 32-35 minutes or until golden brown on outside, covering with foil about halfway through baking. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving

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