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Step 1
put the flour and salt in a mixing bowl
Step 2
cut the cold butter into tiny pieces and work it into the flour, when it resembles crumbs it's ready for the water--see notes for food processor instructions
Step 3
mix the water and one egg yolk together
Step 4
pour into the flour and mix until it comes together
Step 5
turn it out on a clean counter and knead lightly until it comes together into a dough
Step 6
wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes
Step 7
when you're ready to bake preheat the oven to 445˚
Step 8
line two baking sheets with parchment
Step 9
weigh the dough if you have a scale and divide into 10 equal pieces of dough
Step 10
roll each piece of dough into a 7-8 inch circle
Step 11
add a heaping half cup of filling
Step 12
lay the circle over on itself
Step 13
press together
Step 14
starting at one end press your thumb down on the seam while pulling it out with the other hand into a little point and then fold it over
Step 15
repeat all the way around the seam making crimps as you go
Step 16
crimping may feel awkward but once you get it it's fairly easy
Step 17
place five pastes on each prepare sheet
Step 18
make an egg wash with the remaining egg yolk and mix it with a Tablespoon of water
Step 19
brush each pasty with an egg wash
Step 20
bake for 20 minutes at 445˚ then reduce the heat to 345˚ and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crispy and browned underneath
Step 21
cool a bit before eating