Scotch pie

Scotch Pie

Scotch pie is a small, double-crust meat pie filled with minced mutton or other meat. It is a traditional Scottish dish, often served with baked beans or mashed potatoes. The pie is typically baked in a round, straight-sided tin, with a hole in the center of the top crust.

History

The Scotch pie has a long history in Scotland. It was traditionally made with mutton, but today, it can be filled with various types of meat, including beef and chicken. The pie's unique shape, with its straight sides and top hole, is designed to make it easy to eat on the go.

Preparation

To prepare a Scotch pie, the meat is first minced and mixed with spices. This mixture is then packed into a pastry shell, which is made from a hot water crust pastry. The top crust is added, with a hole left in the center to allow steam to escape during baking. The pie is then baked until the crust is golden brown.

Serving

Scotch pies are typically served hot and can be eaten as a snack or a meal. They are often served with baked beans or mashed potatoes, but can also be enjoyed on their own. In Scotland, Scotch pies are a popular choice at football matches, where they are often served with a cup of Bovril.

Variations

There are many variations of the Scotch pie. Some versions include additional ingredients, such as onions or cheese, while others use different types of meat. There is also a vegetarian version of the Scotch pie, which is filled with a mixture of vegetables and spices.

See Also

• List of pies, tarts and flans
• Scottish cuisine
• Meat pie

References

• "Scotch Pie". The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press. 2014.
• "Scotch Pie". Traditional Scottish Recipes. Rampant Scotland. 2015.

External Links

• The Scotch Pie Club
• BBC Food - Scotch Pies Recipe