Pasties Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups shortening
• 2 cups boiling water
• 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• FILLING:
• 6 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled
• 2 small rutabagas (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 medium onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 cup butter
• Optional: Half-and-half cream or a lightly beaten large egg