Ham Pasties

Submitted by momjan

"A good recipe for savory tarts. Good warm or cold. Can be frozen."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 48 tarts

ingredients

• Pastry

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 lb shortening
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

• FILLING

• 3 cups ham, fully cooked and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons green peppers, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons pimientos or 2 tablespoons celery, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

• GLAZE

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• poppy seeds or sesame seeds

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening, half at a time, until crumbly. Combine 1/2 cup water, egg and vinegar; add all at once to flour mixture and toss with a fork until dough forms a ball. Add remaining water only if necessary. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for several hours.
2. Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a fourth of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a 3-1/2- to 4-in. round cutter, cut dough into circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Spread a scant tablespoon of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edge slightly with water and fold over, sealing with the tines of a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
4. In a small bowl, beat egg with water; brush tops of pasties. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.
5. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or cold.