Pasty Dough

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