savory hand pies

Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for savory hand pies:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until you get a crumbly texture.
2. Gradually add the cold water to the flour mixture, and mix until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. While the dough chills, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
4. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until it’s browned and fully cooked. Stir in the dried thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt. Let the mixture cool slightly.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thicknesse.Cut out circles using a round cutter or a glass.
7. Spoon a tablespoon of the meat mixture onto one half of each dough circle. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top.
8. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges together with a fork to seal the hand pies.
9. Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet, and brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden crust.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the hand pies are golden brown.
11. Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your savory hand pies!
12. Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, and you can also add vegetables or different herbs for more flavor variations. Happy baking!