Delicious Traditional Scotch Pies Recipe

🥧Traditional Scotch pies are made with a hot water crust pastry and filled with minced lamb or beef.

👨‍🍳The pastry is made by combining hot water, salt, flour, butter, and fat, and then kneading it into a smooth ball.

🥄The meat filling is made by frying onions, adding minced lamb or beef, and seasoning with salt, pepper, mace, and mixed herbs.

🍲The meat filling is cooked with beef stock and simmered for 10 minutes to develop the flavors.

🥚The pies are assembled by lining the pie tins with pastry, filling them with the meat mixture, and adding a little stock. The tops are then added and crimped before baking.

What is hot water crust pastry?

—Hot water crust pastry is a type of pastry that is made by combining hot water, salt, flour, butter, and fat. It is a sturdy and rich pastry that is perfect for making pies.

Can I use beef instead of lamb for the filling?

—Yes, you can use minced beef instead of lamb for the filling. The traditional filling for Scotch pies is minced lamb, but beef can also be used.

Do I need to make my own beef stock?

—You can use store-bought beef stock or make your own using stock cubes. Homemade stock will give the best flavor, but store-bought stock works well too.

Can I make the pastry and filling in advance?

—Yes, you can make the pastry and filling in advance. The pastry can be made a day before and kept in the fridge. The filling can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

How long do the pies need to bake?

—The pies need to bake for around 40 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius (340 degrees Fahrenheit or gas mark 3). Check for doneness by making sure the pastry is golden brown and the filling is hot.

00:06Introduction and welcome to the video recipe for traditional Scotch pies.

00:49Making the pastry by combining hot water, salt, flour, butter, and fat.

06:29Preparing the filling by frying onions, adding minced lamb or beef, and seasoning with salt, pepper, mace, and mixed herbs.

09:01Filling the pie tins with the pastry and meat mixture, and adding a little stock.

12:28Baking the pies in the oven for around 40 minutes.

12:58Making a delicious gravy with the stock from the meat filling.

14:29Taking the pies out of the oven and serving with peas and mashed potatoes or chips.