Michigan Pasties

Ingredients

• - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 tsp salt
• - 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• - 6-8 tbsp ice water
• - 1 pound ground beef
• - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• - 1 medium onion, diced
• - 1/2 cup rutabaga or turnip, diced (optional)
• - 1/2 tsp black pepper
• - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• - 1/4 cup beef broth or water

Directions

1. 1. Prepare pastry by mixing flour and salt, cutting in butter until crumbly, adding ice water until dough forms.
2. 2. Chill dough wrapped in plastic for 30 minutes.
3. 3. In a bowl, combine ground beef, potatoes, onion, rutabaga, salt, pepper, thyme, and beef broth.
4. 4. Roll pastry into 6 circles about 8 inches across.
5. 5. Divide filling evenly, placing in center of each pastry circle.
6. 6. Fold pastry over filling to form a semicircle, sealing edges by crimping.
7. 7. Place pasties on baking sheet, brush tops with water or egg wash if desired.
8. 8. Bake at 375F (190C) for 60 minutes or until golden brown and filling is cooked through.