YOOPER PASTY RECIPES

Name: Upper Peninsula Pasties
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 2 cups shortening; 2 cups boiling water; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; FILLING:; 6 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled; 2 small rutabagas (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 pound ground pork; 2 medium onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/4 cup butter; Optional: Half-and-half cream or a lightly beaten large egg

UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many people are of English ancestry. Pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are popular there. —Carole Lynn Derifield, Valdez, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 35 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 60 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups shortening
2 cups boiling water
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
FILLING:
6 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled
2 small rutabagas (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 medium onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
Optional: Half-and-half cream or a lightly beaten large egg

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir shortening and water until shortening is melted. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a very soft dough is formed; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. , Cut potatoes and rutabagas into 1/8- or 1/4-inch cubes; do not make cubes too large or they will not cook properly. Gently combine ground beef and pork; crumble meat. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, rutabagas, onions, meat mixture and seasonings. , Divide dough into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out 1 portion at a time into a 8-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 to 2 cups filling on half of each circle; dot with 1 teaspoon butter. Moisten edges with water; carefully fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Cut several slits in top of pasties. If desired, brush with cream or beaten egg. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool on wire racks. Serve hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 calories, FatContent 44g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 46mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1060mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 19g protein.

UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Upper Peninsula Pasties Recipe: How to Make It image

I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many people are of English ancestry. Pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are popular there. —Carole Lynn Derifield, Valdez, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 35 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 60 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups shortening
2 cups boiling water
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
FILLING:
6 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled
2 small rutabagas (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 medium onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
Optional: Half-and-half cream or a lightly beaten large egg

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir shortening and water until shortening is melted. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a very soft dough is formed; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. , Cut potatoes and rutabagas into 1/8- or 1/4-inch cubes; do not make cubes too large or they will not cook properly. Gently combine ground beef and pork; crumble meat. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, rutabagas, onions, meat mixture and seasonings. , Divide dough into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out 1 portion at a time into a 8-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 to 2 cups filling on half of each circle; dot with 1 teaspoon butter. Moisten edges with water; carefully fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Cut several slits in top of pasties. If desired, brush with cream or beaten egg. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool on wire racks. Serve hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator.

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UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many people are of English ancestry. Pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are popular there. —Carole Lynn Derifield, Valdez, Alaska
From tasteofhome.com
Reviews 4.5
Total Time 01 hours 35 minutes
Category Dinner
Cuisine Europe, British
Calories 757 calories per serving

In a large bowl, stir shortening and water until shortening is melted. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a very soft dough is formed; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. , Cut potatoes and rutabagas into 1/8- or 1/4-inch cubes; do not make cubes too large or they will not cook properly. Gently combine ground beef and pork; crumble meat. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, rutabagas, onions, meat mixture and seasonings. , Divide dough into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out 1 portion at a time into a 8-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 to 2 cups filling on half of each circle; dot with 1 teaspoon butter. Moisten edges with water; carefully fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Cut several slits in top of pasties. If desired, brush with cream or beaten egg. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool on wire racks. Serve hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator.

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