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Scotch Pie Recipe

Scotch Pie Recipe
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A traditional Scottish dish, Scotch Pie is a savory meat pie encased in a hot water crust pastry. This hearty and flavorful pie is perfect as an appetizer, main course, or snack.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British, Scottish
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

  • 400 g Ground lamb or beef
  • 250 g All-purpose flour
  • 100 g Lard or butter
  • 100 ml Boiling water
  • 1 tsp Salt

For the Filling:

  • 1 tsp Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Ground mace
  • 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 Egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Make the Pastry: Heat lard and water, pour over flour and salt, knead until smooth.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Combine ground meat, onion, peppers, mace, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Shape the Pies: Roll out pastry, cut circles, line pie rings with pastry.
  4. Fill and Seal: Spoon filling, add tops, seal edges.
  5. Bake: Brush with egg, bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • You can swap ground lamb for beef or make a vegetarian filling.
  • Pies can be assembled ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For a bakery look, bake in individual pie tins or a muffin tin.

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