Beef & Mushroom Pasties

I am rather obsessed with British cooking shows right now... I even bought some lamb pasties at a local farmer's market and fell in love. So when my favorite guys on YouTube made pasties, I just had to give it a try... With my own twist.  They turned out amazing! The filling was delicious and the pastry was light and flaky with no "soggy bottoms." LOL

First you have to make your pastry:
1 1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup ice cold water
Mix four and salt together and cut in shortening until it forms fine crumbs. Slowly stir in ice cold water just until it forms a ball. Flatten out slightly and wrap in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 365.

Next I used some of my leftover cold Buttery Beef & Mushroom Stew from the fridge. I mixed it with a handful of frozen peas & carrots mix and another handful of frozen hashbrown potatoes.

Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface until thin. Cut into large 5-6" circles. This recipe makes 4 circles.

Place dough on large baking sheet.  Place about 1/3 cup of filling in center of each circles. Wet the edges of the dough with water. Bring up both sides and crimp edges well. The pasties are standing up on the tray rather than laying down flat.

Brush with a beaten egg mixed with a touch of water.

Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve with tomato jam, if desired.