Description
Bridies are delicious meat pastries filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, onions, and mushrooms, encased in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 6 to 8 tablespoons cold water
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the chopped mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles about 6 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.
- Place the bridies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
- You can also substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bridie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg