Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tsp Salt (divided)
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Butter (or lard)
- 100 ml Boiling water
- 1 Egg (beaten, for brushing)
Instructions
- Make the Pastry: Heat butter and boiling water in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour over flour and half of the salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well, cool slightly, and knead until smooth.
- Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, mix ground lamb (or beef), onion, spices, and remaining salt until well combined.
- Shape the Pies: Roll out pastry to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut circles for bases and tops; line pie rings or muffin tins with larger circles.
- Fill and Seal: Generously spoon filling into each case, moisten edges with water, cover with top circle, and seal tightly.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool briefly before removing from molds; serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (150g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 83mg