Cranks Homity Pie

Cranks Homity Pies

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

you will need

• 300g / 10oz wholemeal shortcrust pastry (see separate recipe or page 230 Cranks Recipe Book)
• 350g / ¾lb potatoes
• 450g / 1lb onions
• 45ml / 3 tbsp Oil
• 25g / 1oz butter or margarine
• 15g / ½oz parsley, chopped
• 100g / 4oz cheese, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 15ml / 1 tbsp milk
• Salt & pepper to taste

how to make

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 one 8” (20 cm) flan.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.