Forfar Bridies

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

Ingredients: Quantity

All-purpose flour 2 cups

Salt ½ teaspoon

Unsalted butter, chilled and diced ½ cup

Cold water ½ cup

For the Filling:

Ingredients: Quantity

Minced beef 1 lb

Onion, finely chopped 1

Salt and pepper To taste

Beef suet 2 tablespoons (optional)

How To Make Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies):

Make the Pastry: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the diced butter and use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add the cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.