Bird In A Pie

Serves: 3

Jolie Turcotte

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

47

Sweetness

56

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Baking Powder

1

Salt

4 tsps

Dried Thyme

2 tsps

Dried Sage

16 tbsps

Water (cold)

3 tbsps

Butter

1 medium

Shallot (diced)

Directions:

1

Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons thyme and sage in a food processor, pulsing until combined

2

Add in 2 sticks butter, 4 tablespoons at a time, pulsing after each addition until mixture forms coarse texture

3

Slowly add in 6 to 8 tablespoons cold water while machine is running, 2 tablespoons at a time until dough balls up in processor to one side

4

Remove dough onto a lightly floured board, cut in half and form into 2 (8-inch) rounds

5

Wrap each tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator

6

Chill for 30 minutes prior to rolling out

7

Repeat to make second batch of dough

8

To prepare the filling: In large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat; add onions, shallot and celery

9

Saute until just starting to brown

10

Stir in flour and saute for 2 minutes

11

Slowly whisk in hot stock, stirring well

12

When bubbly and thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes, stir in chopped chicken, carrots and peas, and sage

13

Season, to taste, with salt and pepper

14

Remove from heat

15

Let cool while rolling out dough

16

To assemble pies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

17

On lightly floured board, cut the rounds of dough in half

18

Roll pieces into 6-inch rounds, about 1/4-inch thickness

19

Place a round in the bottom of 4 aluminum pie pans and lightly press the sides and bottom to fit the shape of the pans

20

Generously top with filling until full and slightly mounded

21

Top with second piece of crust and pinch seams together

22

Cut 2 small slits in top

23

Brush with egg wash

24

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown and filling is bubbling