Cornish Pasty

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Place carrots in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool and slice.

3 . Stage

While carrots cook, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add butter and rub to the consistency of coarse crumbs. Mix in water. If dough is sticky, add more flour.

4 . Stage

Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut out six 5-inch circles. Do not stretch the dough.

5 . Stage

Mix meat together with carrots, potatoes, and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6 . Stage

Cover half of each pasty base with the filling. Moisten pastry edges and fold over the filling. Press edges together with a fork to seal.

7 . Stage

Transfer raw pasties to a baking sheet, brush tops with milk, and make a small slit in each top to allow steam out.

8 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 35 more minutes.