Description
Discover the heartwarming essence of Scottish cuisine with this traditional Scotch pie recipe. Renowned for its flaky hot water crust pastry, this pie is filled with a savory, peppery meat mixture that warms the soul and satisfies cravings. Ideal for family gatherings or festive celebrations, Scotch pie is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with rich flavors. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser. With flexible ingredient options like lamb or beef, you can easily tailor the filling to suit your taste. Dive into this authentic dish that embodies comfort and tradition in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Lard or butter
- 100 ml Boiling water
- 400 g Ground lamb (or beef)
- 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) for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry by heating lard (or butter) and boiling water together. Mix with flour and half of the salt until combined, then knead until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine ground lamb (or beef), onion, spices, and remaining salt to create the filling.
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut circles for bases and tops. Line pie rings or muffin tins with larger circles.
- Fill each pastry case with the meat mixture, moisten edges, place tops on, and seal tightly.
- Brush each pie with beaten egg and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg