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                              MICHIGAN PASTIES
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Meats
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
           ---           --------NEVER-FAIL PIE
                         CRUST-------------------
    6       c            All-purpose flour
    1 1/2   ts           Baking powder
    1 1/2   ts           Salt
    1 1/2   ts           Sugar
    2 3/4   c            Solid vegetable shortening
    2                    Egg
    1 1/2   ts           Cider vinegar
      3/4   c            Cold water
                         -----FILLING-----
    1       lb           Boneless beef sirloin *
    1       lb           Boneless pork butt **
      1/3   c            Ground suet
    2                    Medium carrots -- finely minced
    2                    Potatoes -- cut 1/4 inch cubes
    1                    Medium onion -- finely chopped
    1       t            Salt
    1       t            Dried thyme
      1/4   ts           Black pepper -- fresh ground
      1/4   ts           Hot red pepper sauce
                         -----ADD LATER-----
      1/2   c            Hot water
      1/2   c            Margarine -- melted
                         Chili sauce -- optional
 
   * The Beef should be cut into 1/2 inch cubes. ** The
   pork should be coursely ground. NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST
   In a large mixer bowl, combine the flour, baking
   powder, salt and sugar. Add the shortening and beat
   until the mixture is crumbly, about 2 minutes. In a
   small bowl, beat the egg well and add the vinegar and
   water. Pour over the flour-shortening mixture and beat
   until well combined, about one minute. Form the dough
   into 6 balls, wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate
   overnight. FILLING Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a
   large bowl, combine the meats, vegetables and
   seasonings. With a knife, divide the mixture into six
   wedges, like a pie.
  
 
 
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