Appetizer: Pasties

Pastry:

2 2/3 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

3/4 c. shortening

8 T. water

Prepare pastry.  Measure flour and salt into bowl.  Cut in shortening.  Gradually add water until dough gathers together.  Divide into 6 balls.  Roll each into a 9-inch circle.

Stuffing:

3/4 lb. round or chuck beef, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 c. potato, finely diced

1 c. carrot, finely diced

1/2 c. onion, finely diced

1/2 c. turnip, finely diced

6 tsp. butter

6 tsp. water

salt and pepper to taste

Use 2 cookie sheets.  Place 3 pastry circles on each ungreased cookie sheet.  Layer potato, beef, carrots, onion and turnip on half of each circle.  Top with butter and water.  Brush edges with water.  Fold over and seal with fork.  Cut small slits on top.  Bake 30 minutes at 350.  Reverse racks and bake another 30 minutes.

Recipe Note:  Serve with ketchup.

Ruth Massey

From the Kitchens of CMC

Columbus Mennonite Church

2004