Pasties

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup cold water

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until dough comes together. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Make the filling: Mix meat, potatoes, onion, carrot, rutabaga, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

4. 4

   Remove dough from the refrigerator and divide into six pieces. Shape pieces into balls, then roll into 6-inch diameter rounds on a lightly floured surface. Spread about 1 cup filling over half of each round and dot with 1 tablespoon margarine. Fold uncovered pastry up and over filling; crimp edges to seal. Prick with a fork and place onto the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.