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How to Make Delicious Cheese and Onion Pasties at Home
Do you love pasties? These savory pastry pockets filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese are a classic British snack that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. While there are many types of pasties, today we will focus on one of the most popular ones: cheese and onion pasties. With a crispy golden crust, a creamy and tangy filling, and a hint of herbs and spices, these pasties are sure to please your taste buds. In this article, we will show you how to make cheese and onion pasties step by step, using a recipe inspired by Greggs, the famous bakery chain. So put on your apron, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!
First, let’s gather all the ingredients you will need for the pastry and the filling. For the pastry, you will need:
– 300g of plain flour
– 150g of cold unsalted butter, diced
– 1 tsp of salt
– 1 egg, beaten
– 50ml of cold water
For the filling, you will need:
– 1 large onion, finely chopped
– 200g of mature Cheddar cheese, grated
– 1 tbsp of flour
– 1 tbsp of milk
– 1 tbsp of butter
– 1 tsp of dried thyme
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
Once you have all the ingredients, it’s time to make the pastry. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Add the diced butter and use your fingertips to rub it into the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Make a well in the center and pour in the egg and water. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix the dough until it comes together in a smooth ball. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, you can prepare the filling. In a frying pan, melt the butter and sauté the onion over medium heat until it softens and turns translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and stir for 1 minute to coat the onion. Gradually add the milk and stir until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and add the grated cheese, thyme, and seasonings. Mix well and let the filling cool down.
When the dough is ready, preheat your oven to 200°C. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut out circles of about 18cm in diameter (you can use a plate or a pastry cutter). Put a heaped spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together to seal them. Crimp the edges with a fork or your fingers to make a pattern.
Place the pasties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them with the remaining beaten egg. Bake them in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown and crisp. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Congratulations! You have just made your own cheese and onion pasties from scratch. Enjoy them warm or cold, with a cup of tea or a pint of beer. You can also freeze them for later, if you have any leftovers. We hope you liked this recipe and found it easy to follow. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to share them in the comments section below. Happy baking!