1 onion
2 leeks
8 oz potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp plain flour
4 fl vegetable stock
4 tbsp single cream
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped, optional
12 oz puff pastry
1 beaten egg to glaze
Directions
Preheat oven. Chop onion and leek. Scrub potatoes and cook until just
tender. Leave to cool and dice.
Meanwhile, heat oil in saucepan, add onion and leek and saute for 4-5
mins. Stir in flour, then gradually add stock, cream and dill, if
using. Bring to boil, stirring continuously, until thickened.
Add the potatoes, and stir well. Leave to cool.
Roll out pastry into a rectangle 12 x 18 in. Cut into six 6 in
squares. Divide filling between squares. Brush pastry edge with
beaten egg fold over to form triangles and press with a fork to seal.
Brush with egg and bake for 20-25 mins.
Source: Simply Delicious Submitted By MARK ALEXANDER
Servings: 4 servings
Leek & Potato Pasties Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Potato; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Leek & Potato Pasties recipe.
