Best 4 Da Yooper Pasties Recipes

TRADITIONAL YOOPER PASTIES

Steps:

• 1. 1.In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 3. 3.In a large bowl, combine meat, potatoes, onion, rutabaga and chopped carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Divide dough into six pieces, and shape into balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 inch round. Place approximately 1 cup filling on one half of each. Dot each with 1 tablespoon margarine. Draw the other half of the pastry over the filling. Crimp edges to seal in filling. Prick with a fork and place on prepared baking sheet.
• 4. 4.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until crust is a gorgeous golden brown. To achieve the perfect golden brown color, rub each pasty with just a little bit of milk.

UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES

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; break into small crumbles. 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.

THE PASTY FROM THE UPPER PENINSULA

Steps:

• 1. With a wire whisk, mix together flour and salt in a large bowl.
• 2. Cut in shortening.
• 3. Make a well in the center of the mixture and quickly stir in the ice cold water.
• 4. Form dough into a ball; Set aside
• 5. Dissolve the bouillon cube or beef base in the hot water.
• 6. Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, rutabaga, ground beef,pork, salt, pepper,and bouillon.
• 7. Roll out pastry dough into 6 x 8 inch rectangles.
• 8. Place about 1 1/2 cups of filling in the center of each rectangle.
• 9. Bring 6 inch sides together, and seal.
• 10. Cut a slit in the top of each pasty to vent. Place on dull, not black, cookie sheet.
• 11. Bake in 425 degree oven for 45 minutes.
• 12. Serve with Ketchup! Yumm!

COPPER COUNTRY PASTIES

Steps:

• Divide the pie dough into 6 equal portions, press each into a flat disc, then stack them on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine all the filling ingredients in a large bowl (be liberal with the salt and pepper) and mix well.
• Roll out each dough disc into a 9-inch circle and brush edges with water. Place about 1/6 of meat-vegetable mixture off-center on each circle, topping each with 1/6 of the butter. Fold the large side of the dough over the filling, then crimp the edges to seal. Place on the prepared pan and cut several slits in the tops.
• Bake about 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and continue to bake (20 to 30 minutes) until the tip is golden brown. Serve with plenty of ketchup.