SAUSAGE AND FETA HAND PIES

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These tasty sausage and feta hand pies are adapted from the "Martha Stewart Baking Handbook."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 small head fennel (about 1 pound), trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons fennel seeds

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble sausage into pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet along with the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add sliced fennel and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they release their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the reserved sausage, and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Stir in feta cheese and parsley; set filling aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one piece of dough to a 16-by-11-inch rectangle. Trim to 15 by 10 inches. Cut into 6 squares (5 inches each). With a dry pastry brush, sweep off excess flour. Place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each square. Fold up all four corners around the filling, so that the points meet in the center but do not touch (leave about 1/4 inch of space between them). Repeat with remaining piece of dough and filling. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  • Brush tops of dough with the beaten egg, and sprinkle with fennel seeds. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until pies are golden brown and filling is set, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.

Abdul Wakil Hamdard
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hand pies turned out terrible. The crust was too thick and the filling was bland.


Drabir Karmakar
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These hand pies were a little bit dry for my taste. I would recommend adding some extra sauce or gravy.


M. Muiz Zulfiqar sadique
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I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, but I really enjoyed these hand pies. The sausage and herbs were the perfect combination.


Okon Helen
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These hand pies are perfect for a quick and easy meal. I like to serve them with a side of salad.


Mpho Seemela
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I've made these hand pies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shovo Sipul
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I made these hand pies for a picnic and they were a big hit. They're easy to eat and they travel well.


Eliyas Dessalegn
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the sausage for tofu. The hand pies were still delicious!


kilawe annah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sausage and feta.


Malik Sarmad
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These hand pies were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort.


BANDZ TTK
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I'm not a fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed these hand pies. The feta cheese and herbs balanced out the sausage flavor perfectly.


Michael Wyatt
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I made these hand pies for my kids' lunch and they loved them.


Hunter Brown
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The crust on these hand pies was so flaky and buttery. It was the perfect complement to the savory filling.


Todd Oleno
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I love the combination of sausage and feta in these hand pies. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Prototype
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These hand pies were easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Ramish Afzal
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I made these hand pies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ak 3412
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hand pies turned out perfectly. They were so delicious that I ate two of them in one sitting.


Md Laden
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These sausage and feta hand pies were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.