Homity pies

A good old English country recipe – one of the most popular at Cranks.

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Method

Serves 6

 

  1. Roll out the pastry and use to line six 4” (10 cm) individual tins or foil dishes.  
  2. Boil or steam the potatoes until tender.  
  3. Chop the onions, then sauté in the oil until really soft.  
  4. Combine the potatoes and onions, add the butter, parsley, 2 oz (50 g) cheese, garlic, milk, and season well to taste.  
  5. Cool, then use to fill the pastry cases.  
  6. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake in the oven at 220 Deg C (425 Deg F/Mark 7) for 20 minutes, until golden.

 

Alternatively, use to make on 8” (20 cm) flan.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.

ingredients

Wholemeal shortcrust pastry (see page 230 Cranks Recipe Book) 10 oz (300 g)
Potatoes ¾ lb (350 g)
Onions 1 lb (450 g)
Oil 3 tbsp (45 ml)
Butter or margarine 1 oz (25g)
Parsley, chopped ½ oz (15 g)
Cheese, grated 4 oz (100 g)
Garlic cloves, crushed 2
Milk 1 tbsp (15 ml)
Salt & pepper to taste

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