Welsh Bidding Pie (Pastai Neithior)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Traditional Welsh Bidding Pie recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

2 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons lard ( slowly melted in water )
2 tablespoons water
1/2 lb boneless mutton , cooked and diced
1 onion , finely chopped
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1 cup lamb stock , about
6 lbs lamb bones , including the shank and neck
5 quarts water , about
1 bouquet garni , including leek and celery
1 garlic , bulb unpeeled
2 medium onions , each stuck with
1 whole clove
4 carrots

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
666
Sugar
2g
Fat
42g
Welsh Bidding Pie, or Pastai Neithior in Welsh, is a traditional dish that has been enjoyed in Wales for generations. It is made with a flaky pastry crust filled with diced lamb, onions, and mixed herbs, all of which are slowly cooked together in a lamb stock until tender and fragrant. The resulting dish is hearty, rich, and filling, making it perfect for cold winter nights or special occasions. Welsh Bidding Pie is often served with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
3.Add the slowly melted lard and water to the bowl, and mix until a dough forms.
4.On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5.Use the dough to line the base of a 8 inch pie dish.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together the cooked and diced mutton, finely chopped onion, and mixed herbs.
7.Spread this mixture over the dough in the pie dish.
8.Pour enough lamb stock over the top of the mixture to almost cover it, but not entirely.
9.Roll out the remaining dough and use it to cover the top of the pie, sealing the edges well.
10.Make a few small slits in the top of the pie.
11.Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

PROS

Welsh Bidding Pie is a hearty and filling dish, perfect for cold winter nights.

The lamb and mixed herbs give it a delicious and savory flavor.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also takes some effort to prepare, so it might not be suitable for quick weeknight dinners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, lamb is a good source of protein and contains many essential vitamins and minerals.
It is also high in iron, which is important for maintaining healthy blood.
The mixed herbs used in this recipe may also have anti-inflammatory properties.

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