Scottish cuisine has always been famous for its distinct flavors and textures. Bridies, a traditional Scottish savory pastry, is a prime example of this culinary heritage. These handheld pies are a beloved delicacy that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or even as a hearty snack. Typically made with a flaky puff pastry enveloping a generous filling of minced meat, onions, and savory herbs, bridies offer a delightful combination of crispy crust and succulent, flavorful filling.
In this article, we'll delve into the art of crafting perfect bridies with a collection of recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. From the classic beef mince filling to innovative vegetarian and vegan alternatives, these recipes embody the essence of Scottish culinary traditions while offering modern twists. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice seeking an exciting culinary adventure, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful journey into the world of Scottish bridies!
FORFAR BRIDIES
Traditional Scottish pasties filled with seasoned lamb.
Provided by Diane Renwick
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Scottish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook lamb until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Remove from heat, and stir in onion, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 6 inch rounds. Place approximately 1/2 cup filling on one half of each. Fold the pastry over the filling, and crimp edges to seal. Brush lightly with beaten egg white, and cut three slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 477.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
FORFAR BRIDIES
These are Scottish pasties traditionally filled with seasoned lamb, but you could use the meat of your choice, whatever you prefer. They are a meal in themselves! Recipe & photo: allrecipes.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook meat in a large skillet over medium heat until evenly brown; drain fat. Remove from heat and stir in onion, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out to 1/8" thickness. Cut into 6" rounds. Place about 1/2 cup filling on one half of each. Fold the pastry over the filling and crimp edges to seal.
- 3. Brush lightly with beaten egg white, and cut three slits in the top to allow for steam to escape. Place on baking sheet.
- 4. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
BRIDIES
Similar in appearance to Cornish Pasties, but that's where the similarity ends. These freeze extremely well, uncooked, so if you like them, make a bunch next time and freeze them individually in airtight freezer bags.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Breads
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-7 bridies, 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- ---To prepare the pastry---.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt.
- Add the butter and cut into the flour until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.
- Mix in enough cold water to hold the mixture together.
- Form into a ball.
- Wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
- ---To prepare the filling---.
- In a large bowl, mix together the uncooked ground meat, onion, salt, pepper and water; set aside.
- ---Assembly---.
- Remove the pastry from the refrigerator.
- Lightly sprinkle your work surface with flour.
- Roll out the pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into 6-7 circles approximately 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
- Evenly divide the filling among the circles, placing the meat mixture on one half of the circle.
- Brush the edge lightly with the beaten egg.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and seal by lightly crimping the edge.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Repeat with remaining filling and dough circles.
- Place on baking sheets greased with shortening or non-stick cooking spray and bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
FORFAR BRIDIES (LAMB PIES)
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook lamb until evenly brown; drain excess fat. Remove from heat, and stir in onion, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. 3. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 6 inch rounds. Place approximately 1/2 cup filling on one half of each. Fold the pastry over the filling, and crimp edges to seal. Brush lightly with beaten egg white, and cut three slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Place on baking sheet. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
BRIDIES
My adaptation of another of Huey's recipes. He describes a Bridie as "a South African pasty filled with spiced minced lamb... well, kind of..." Minced lamb is what Americans call "ground lamb". As I don't like my foods hot and spicy, when I make these I shall be omitting the sambel oelek (or any other chilli paste) and increasing the garlic. They looked so delicious that I'm really looking forward to making these. I'm also interested to learn from South Africans how well-known this dish is in South Africa and the degree to which this version has varied from the standard Bridie. If you are planning to make this recipe, please check the NOTE below the directions about a problem I had in posting one ingredient. For yield, I also tried to write, again unsuccessfully, "2 large or 4 small Bridies". Whether you consider this recipe appropriate to serving 2 or 4 will, of course, depend on the appetites of the eaters, and whether the Bridies are being served with other side dishes or on their own!
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Savory Pies
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 Bridies, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°-190°C fan forced (200°-210°C normal)/350°-375°F/4-5 gas mark.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed - preferably non-stick - pan and gently sauté the onion, leek and 2 garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until they have softened.
- Add the cinnamon, allspice, sambel, a little salt and a decent grinding of pepper; stir well to cover the onion, leek and garlic with the spices and briefly cook until the spices are toasted and have begun to release their aromas; add the ground/minced and cook, continually mashing to break up the lamb, until the lamb is lightly browned.
- Add 1 can of tomatoes with 1 cup stock, the sultanas and the pine nuts; mix well and gently cook until the contents of the pan are thick and fragrant, adding more tomatoes and/or stock if needed; set aside to cool.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of coriander and mix in well. If you have no coriander, you could use mint instead.
- Place the pastry sheets on a workbench and cut a large round in each one.
- Mix together the egg and milk; brush the pastry edges with the egg wash and place a mound of the mince/ground lamb mixture on one side of each round, being careful not to use too much so that the filling bursts out once the pastry is sealed; fold over the pastry, press down and crimp the edges with a fork. If you seem to have too much mixture for two Bridies, cut out and fill a third pastry round.
- Brush the pastries with the egg/milk wash; place the pastries on 1-2 lightly oiled baking trays and cook in the oven until golden brown. Remember all the ingredients are cooked so you are only needing to cook and brown the pastry. I've estimated 20 minutes, but cooking times will vary with different ovens.
- Combine the remaining garlic with the yoghurt, a good squeeze of lemon juice and a little coriander.
- Serve the Bridies with the yoghurt sauce in a bowl on the side.
- NOTE: You can also make and fill smaller pastry rounds can be used, if you prefer. In posting the ingredients, I tried posting TWO cans of tomatoes - you may only need or choose to use the one can but may need the second can. I tried lots of times and lots of different wordings but inexplicably - to me anyway - it kept failing to post, so I settled for the ONE can. When adding the tomatoes and the stock, you can vary the ratio of the two according to your taste preferences.
FORFAR BRIDIES
This recipe is from a little recipe booklet in the peoples Friend, I have made them twice they are delicious and they freeze well,
Provided by etaplin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h
Yield 6 Pies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400deg F. Brush an oven tray with oil.
- Trim meat of excess fat and cut into 5mm [1/4"] cubes, Put in a medium sized bowl, Add seasoning and mustard,onion and stock and mix well.
- Roll out pastry and cut into six circles17cm[6 3/4"].
- Divide meat between pastry circles. Bring pastry over filling to form a half moon. Pinch or flute pastry edge. Stand upright on tray, Glaze with egg.
- Bake for 20 mins, Reduce oven thermostat to 350deg F and bake for a further 1 hours until firm and nicely browned.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Bridies are only as good as the ingredients you put into them. Make sure to use high-quality minced beef, onions, and carrots. You can also add other vegetables to your liking, such as leeks, celery, or mushrooms.
- Season your meat well: The meat is the main flavor component of bridies, so make sure to season it well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cook the meat until it is browned: Browning the meat will help to develop its flavor and give the bridies a nice texture. Cook the meat over medium-high heat until it is browned on all sides.
- Use a good quality pastry: The pastry is the other key component of bridies, so make sure to use a good quality one. You can either make your own pastry or buy it pre-made from the store. If you are making your own pastry, be sure to use cold butter and ice water. This will help to create a flaky, tender pastry.
- Bake the bridies until they are golden brown: Bake the bridies in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes. Serve the bridies hot or warm.
Conclusion:
Bridies are a delicious and satisfying Scottish dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. They are also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple tips, you can make bridies that are sure to please everyone at your table.
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