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Hot water crust is a type of pastry used for savoury pies, such as [[pork]] pies, game pies, etc. Hot water crust was traditionally used for making hand-raised pies.
 
As the name suggests, the pastry is made by heating water, melting the [[fat]] in this, bringing to the [[boil]], and finally mixing with the [[flour]]. This can be done by either beating the [[flour]] into the mixture in the pan, or by kneading on a pastry board. Either way, the result is a hot and rather sticky paste that can be used for hand-raising - shaping by hand, sometimes using a dish or bowl as an inner mould. As the crust cools, its shape is largely retained, and it is filled and covered with a crust, ready for [[baking]]. Hand-raised hot water crust pastry does not produce a neat and uniform finish, as there will be sagging during the cooking of the filled pie. This is generally accepted as the mark of a hand-made pie. It is possible, however, to [[bake]] the pastry in a mould, as with other pies.
 
Raised pies are easier to make whilst the pastry is warm.
 
'''There is a recipe for [[Melton Mowbray style pork pies|Melton Mowbray style pork pies here]].'''
 
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|Servings = Enough pastry for 6 small [[pork]] pies
|TotalCalories = 1584
|PortionCalories = 264
|DatePublished=6th July 2013
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 6 - Enough pastry for 6 small [[pork]] pies
|Difficulty = 2
|Difficulty = 2
|ImageComment = Pork pie with hot water crust pastry
|ImageComment = Hand raised pork pie made with hot water crust pastry
|TotalTime = 1 hour 15 minutes
|TotalTime = 1 hour 15 minutes
|PrepTime = 20 minutes
|PrepTime = 20 minutes
|CookTime = 55 minutes
|CookTime = 55 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Hot water crust pastry recipe.jpg|300px|alt=Electus]]
|Image = [[Image:Hand raised pork pie with hot water crust pastry recipe.jpg|thumb|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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''<span class="reviewTitle">Tasty, but not healthy!</span>''


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Hot water crust is a type of pastry used for savoury pies, such as [[pork]] pies, game pies, etc. Hot water crust was traditionally used for making hand-raised pies.
<span class="reviewDesc">Yummy pie pastry but not very good for you with all that fat. Now and again for a special treat!</span>


As the name suggests, the pastry is made by heating water, melting the [[fat]] in this, bringing to the [[boil]], and finally mixing with the [[flour]]. This can be done by either beating the [[flour]] into the mixture in the pan, or by kneading on a pastry board. Either way, the result is a hot and rather sticky paste that can be used for hand-raising - shaping by hand, sometimes using a dish or bowl as an inner mould. As the crust cools, its shape is largely retained, and it is filled and covered with a crust, ready for [[baking]]. Hand-raised hot water crust pastry does not produce a neat and uniform finish, as there will be sagging during the cooking of the filled pie. This is generally accepted as the mark of a hand-made pie. It is possible, however, to [[bake]] the pastry in a mould, as with other pies.
<span class="reviewAuthor"> [[User:PSmith|Paul&nbsp;R&nbsp;Smith]] </span></span>
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Raised pies are easier to make whilst the pastry is warm.
'''There is a recipe for [[Melton Mowbray style pork pies|Melton Mowbray style pork pies here]].'''
===Ingredients===
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| 225 g (8 oz) strong [[plain flour]]
| 225 g (8 oz) strong [[plain flour]]
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| 75 g (3 oz) [[lard]] or [[shortening]]
| 75 g (3 oz) [[lard]] or [[shortening]]
| 1 large [[egg yolk]], whisked, for glazing and sealing
| 1 large [[egg yolk]], whisked, for glazing and sealing
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===[[Mise en place]]===
===[[Mise en place]]===
* Pre-heat the oven to 180° C (350° F - Gas 4)
* Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F - Gas 4)


===Method===
===Method===
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| Pour into the [[flour]] and, using a wooden spoon, mix well
| Pour into the [[flour]] and, using a wooden spoon, mix well
| Dust a chopping board with a little extra [[flour]] and [[Kneading bread|knead]] the [[dough]] for a minute or two
| Dust a chopping board with a little extra [[flour]] and [[Kneading bread|knead]] the [[dough]] for a minute or two
| Use 2/3rds of the dough for the pies and 1/3 for the lids
| Two thirds of the dough for the pies and 1/3 for the lids
| Divide the larger piece into 6 and roll into balls and, using your hands, mould each ball into a pie shape (an upturned glass is useful for this)
| Divide the larger piece into 6 and roll into balls and, using your hands, mould each ball into a pie shape (an upturned glass is useful for this)
| ''Fill the pies with your desired filling''
| ''Fill the pies with your desired filling''
| Using a pastry [[brush]], paint a little of the [[egg yolk]] around the rim of each pie
| Using a pastry [[brush]], paint a little of the [[egg yolk]] around the rim of each pie
| Divide the remaining 1/3rd into six pieces, roll into balls and then roll each ball flat to make the pie lids
| Divide the remaining third into six pieces, roll into balls and then roll each ball flat to make the pie lids
| Crimp the lids to the pies with the tines of a fork and glaze the pies with any remaining [[egg yolk]]
| Crimp the lids to the pies with the tines of a fork and glaze the pies with any remaining [[egg yolk]]
| Make a little slash or hole in the top of each pie to allow [[steam]] to escape and [[bake]] on a tray for about 50 to 55 minutes
| Make a little slash or hole in the top of each pie to allow [[steam]] to escape and [[bake]] on a tray for about 50 to 55 minutes
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Having made these, I would suggest that this quantity is better suited to 4 slightly larger pies.  Although unconventional, to prevent them collapsing, I would bake them in [[muffin trays]].
Having made these, I would suggest that this quantity is better suited to 4 slightly larger pies.  Although unconventional, to prevent them collapsing, I would bake them in [[muffin trays]].


===Visitor's tip for making hot-water crust pastry===
You want to make the pie crust with as cold water as possible. The dough should also be worked together as quickly as possible, not to generate to much heat.
Leave to rest in the fridge for 30 min before rolling it out.  --Siri-Ann
===See also===
===See also===


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* [[Melton Mowbray style pork pies|Melton Mowbray style pork pie]]
* [[Melton Mowbray style pork pies|Melton Mowbray style pork pie]]


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Latest revision as of 12:39, 17 March 2024

Hot water crust is a type of pastry used for savoury pies, such as pork pies, game pies, etc. Hot water crust was traditionally used for making hand-raised pies.

As the name suggests, the pastry is made by heating water, melting the fat in this, bringing to the boil, and finally mixing with the flour. This can be done by either beating the flour into the mixture in the pan, or by kneading on a pastry board. Either way, the result is a hot and rather sticky paste that can be used for hand-raising - shaping by hand, sometimes using a dish or bowl as an inner mould. As the crust cools, its shape is largely retained, and it is filled and covered with a crust, ready for baking. Hand-raised hot water crust pastry does not produce a neat and uniform finish, as there will be sagging during the cooking of the filled pie. This is generally accepted as the mark of a hand-made pie. It is possible, however, to bake the pastry in a mould, as with other pies.

Raised pies are easier to make whilst the pastry is warm.

There is a recipe for Melton Mowbray style pork pies here.


Hot water crust pastry
Electus
Hand raised pork pie made with hot water crust pastry
Servings:Serves 6 - Enough pastry for 6 small pork pies
Calories per serving:264
Ready in:1 hour 15 minutes
Prep. time:20 minutes
Cook time:55 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty
Recipe author:Chef
First published:6th July 2013

Best recipe review

Tasty, but not healthy!

3.5/5

Yummy pie pastry but not very good for you with all that fat. Now and again for a special treat!

Paul R Smith

Ingredients

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Mise en place

  • Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F - Gas 4)

Method

  1. Sift the salt and flour into a bowl
  2. Mix the water and milk into a medium-sided pan and heat gently
  3. Cut the lard into small pieces and drop into the milk/water mix
  4. Once the lard has completely melted, raise the heat and bring to the boil and then immediately remove from the heat
  5. Pour into the flour and, using a wooden spoon, mix well
  6. Dust a chopping board with a little extra flour and knead the dough for a minute or two
  7. Two thirds of the dough for the pies and 1/3 for the lids
  8. Divide the larger piece into 6 and roll into balls and, using your hands, mould each ball into a pie shape (an upturned glass is useful for this)
  9. Fill the pies with your desired filling
  10. Using a pastry brush, paint a little of the egg yolk around the rim of each pie
  11. Divide the remaining third into six pieces, roll into balls and then roll each ball flat to make the pie lids
  12. Crimp the lids to the pies with the tines of a fork and glaze the pies with any remaining egg yolk
  13. Make a little slash or hole in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape and bake on a tray for about 50 to 55 minutes
  14. Allow to cool on a wire rack

Serving suggestions

Serve warm or cold

Chef's notes

Having made these, I would suggest that this quantity is better suited to 4 slightly larger pies. Although unconventional, to prevent them collapsing, I would bake them in muffin trays.

See also

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