How to Make Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating from the mining regions of Cornwall, England, the Cornish pasty has become a beloved culinary tradition that has spread all around the world. Through immigration and cultural exchange, the pasty has found its way to many corners of the globe, including Michigan in the United States and Finland.

Michigan, with its rich history of mining and Finnish heritage, has become known for its unique take on the traditional Cornish pasty. The addition of Finnish influence has led to t...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 ¼ cups ice water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 ½ cups thinly sliced potatoes
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 onions
  • ½ cup diced rutabaga
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ pound lean ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • ½ cup hot water

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 to 10 - pasties

  • Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut shortening. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and quickly stir in ice cold water. Form dough into a ball. Set aside.
  • Dissolve the bouillon cube in the hot water. Combine uncooked vegetables, uncooked meats, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, and bouillon.
  • Roll out pastry dough into 6 x 8 inch rectangles. Place about 1 1/2 cups of filling in the center of each rectangle. Bring 6 inch sides together, and seal. Cut a slit in the top of each pasty. Place on dull, not black, baking pans.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    882 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 1459mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 930mg