Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies)

Forfar Bridies are traditional savory hand pies from Forfar, Scotland. With a rich, meaty filling wrapped in crisp, flaky pastry, they’re a hearty, portable meal perfect for a cozy dinner or a warming snack on a chilly day.

Ingredients

For the Pastry

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced

• ½ cup cold water

For the Filling

• 1 lb minced beef

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons beef suet (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

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