Saturday, January 4, 2020

Surprise Pies

Filling:
150ml chicken stock
23g plain flour, 23g margarine
180g diced cooked chicken
2-3 tablespoons mixed vegetables
salt & pepper
2 hard boiled eggs
milk

Pastry:
240g plain flour
salt
60g margarine
60g lard
cold water to mix

Method: Make a thick sauce using flour, margarine & stock. Add chicken, vegetables & seasonings. Make a basic shortcrust pastry. Line 4-6 individual pie pans. Place half an egg in each. Divide chicken filling evenly between them. Top with pastry lid. Seal well. Make a steam hole in each. Brush with milk. Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes.

Source: American River C.W.A. Recipes for Christmas and Special Occasions (American River C.W.A, 1998), p.36.

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