Description
Enjoy a classic Scottish comfort food with this irresistible Scotch Pie recipe, featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with savory minced beef or your choice of meat. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these cozy pies make an ideal snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 cup Butter or vegan butter for dairy-free option
- 2 cups Flour (use gluten-free blend if necessary)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Cold water, as needed to form dough
Filling
- 1 pound Beef or ground lamb/chicken
- 1 medium Onion (or shallots for milder flavor)
- 2 cloves Garlic (fresh preferred, garlic powder acceptable)
- 1 cup Beef stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (freshly ground)
Finishing
- 1 Egg or almond milk for vegan option
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt, then cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Make the filling: Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant. Add the ground beef (or chosen meat) and cook until browned all over. Pour in the beef or vegetable stock, season with salt and freshly ground pepper, then let the mixture simmer briefly before removing it from the heat. Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling.
- Roll and cut pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a circle cutter, cut out rounds large enough to form the base and lids of the pies.
- Assemble pies: Place a spoonful of the cooled meat filling onto each pastry round base. Cover with another pastry round and crimp or press the edges firmly to seal the pies completely, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
- Glaze the pies: Beat the egg (or almond milk for a vegan option) and use a pastry brush to glaze the tops of the assembled pies. This will give them a beautiful golden-brown finish when baked.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown all over.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm as a delicious comfort snack or meal.
Notes
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, use vegan butter and almond milk instead of egg for the glaze.
- You can substitute beef with ground lamb, chicken, or a vegetarian/vegan filling of your choice.
- Ensure the filling is completely cooled before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
- Use gluten-free flour blend if you need a gluten-free option.
- Chilling the dough helps the pastry stay flaky and easier to roll.
