Ingredients
Method
Hot Water Crust Pastry (note: all three pies use the same pie crust, make the pie crust for all the pies)
- In a large bowl, rub together All-Purpose Flour, Bread Flour, and Butter until a breadcrumb like texture is reached.
- In a saucepan, over low heat, combine water, vegetable shortening, and salt. Heat until shortening is melted but do not bring the mixture to a boil.
- Bring the pan to a rolling boil. Take off heat and pour the liquid into the flour immediately.
- Mix with a spoon until the dough is cool enough to handle. Knead until the dough has a smooth texture and is fully incorporated.
- Divide the dough into two balls. One should be ¼ of the dough and the other should be 3/4 of the dough. Roll the ¾ dough ball out to a ¼ inch thickness. Line the inside of a cake tin to cover all of the interior surfaces. The pastry is forgiving and patching will be okay.
- Let the pastry chill until the filling is ready.
Salmon and Spinach Pie Filling
- Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place salmon, skin side down if cooking with skin.
- Combine 3 tablespoon of melted butter, garlic cloves, and brush the salmon with the butter.
- Mix together brown sugar, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ¾ teaspoon salt, and black pepper as desired. Sprinkle on top of the Salmon.
- Bake the Salmon for 15-22 minutes or until flakey. Cut Salmon into chunks.
- In a large saucepan, add 2 tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned.
- Add in spinach, peas, 1 teaspoon garlic paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper as desired. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add in salmon chunks. Allow to cool.
- Fill prepared pastry. Roll out remaining ¼ dough ball into a circle, place on top of the pie, and crimp the lid to the sides. Create a steam hole in the center of the top of the pie. Chill until the oven is ready.
- Heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Bake for 45-60 minutes.
Mushroom & Brussels Sprout Pie Filling
- Fill a large pot with water and add some salt. Bring to a boil. Add in potatoes and let cook for 5-10 minutes or until soft (but not easily turned into mash).
- In a large saucepan, add butter and let melt over medium heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned.
- Add in mushrooms and brussels sprouts and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add in potatoes and *spices* and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Let cool.
- Fill prepared pastry. Roll out remaining ¼ dough ball into a circle, place on top of the pie, and crimp the lid to the sides. Create a steam hole in the center of the top of the pie. Chill until the oven is ready.
- Heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Bake for 45-60 minutes.
Apple & Pumpkin Pie Filling
- Combine apples, ¼ cup sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Place in the bottom of the pie shell.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, ½ cup sugar, eggs, meted butter, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the apples.
- Fill prepared pastry. Roll out remaining ¼ dough ball into a circle, place on top of the pie, and crimp the lid to the sides. Create a steam hole in the center of the top of the pie. Chill until the oven is ready.
- Heat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Bake for 45-60 minutes.
Notes
The pies can be prepared at the same time and all cooked at once if desired.
For a less crumbly dough, use 2/3 cup water.