Cheese And Onion Pasty Recipe
Introduction
If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack, then the cheese and onion pasty is the perfect choice. This savory pastry is a classic British dish that is a popular lunchtime treat. The combination of cheese and onion in a flaky pastry shell is simply irresistible.Ingredients
To make cheese and onion pasties, you will need the following ingredients:- 500g shortcrust pastry
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 200g grated cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make cheese and onion pasties:- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3mm.
- Cut out circles of pastry using a 15cm cutter.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the chopped onion.
- Cook the onion over a medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until it is soft and translucent.
- Add the dried thyme to the pan and cook for a further minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the onion mixture between the pastry circles, placing it in the center of each circle.
- Top the onion mixture with grated cheddar cheese.
- Brush the edges of the pastry circles with beaten egg.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Crimp the edges of the pastry together to seal.
- Brush the tops of the pasties with beaten egg.
- Make a small slit in the top of each pasty to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Place the pasties on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
One cheese and onion pasty contains approximately:- Calories: 500
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg