Gluten free cornish pasties are a delicious snack that kids and adults can’t seem to get enough of. Fill them with vegetables for some added goodness and toss into the kids’ lunch boxes for a change from sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ Cups (400g) gluten free Pastry Flour.
• 2 1/2 tablespoons (100g) margarine.
• 1 cup (250ml) water.
• Extra Flour for dusting.

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan forced)
2. In a large bowl combine margarine, water and Pastry flour. Mix by hand to form an elastic dough.
3. Dust your bench, divide the dough into 6 or 8 discs and roll out each one, place your favourite vegetable/ meat filling in the centre of each disc.
4. Bring both edges together to meet in the centre and crimp with your fingers to seal the dough.
5. Set to Bake for 20-22 minutes

For Pies lay your rolled-out pastry across a pie tin, then press to mould. Add desired fillings, top, and bake for 19-24 minutes
For Tarts or Quiches lay your rolled out pastry across a flan or pie tin, then press to mould it into shape. Blind bake for 12-14 minutes.