Meat Pie Boat

by stella
(srilanka)

Salmon Pastry Boats

A tasty homemade gift for kids!
Makes: 2–3 small boats
Bake Time: 20 min
Oven Temp: 400°F

Dough
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
3 1/2 Tbsp cold butter (cut in cubes)
1 egg yolk (save the white for brushing)
3 Tbsp cold water

Filling
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 Tbsp chopped red onion
1/4 cup cooked mashed potatoes
1/4 cup smoked salmon (or cooked chicken), crumbled
Pinch of salt & pepper
1/2 egg, beaten (save a little for brushing top)

Directions
In a bowl, mix flour & salt. Add butter and squish with your fingers until it looks like breadcrumbs.
Add egg yolk & water. Mix until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 15 min.
Roll dough flat (about 1/8 inch thick). Press into a small loaf pan or a boat-shaped paper mold covered in foil. Trim edges. Poke bottom with fork.
For the filling: heat oil in pan, add garlic and onion, cook 2–3 min. Add salmon & mashed potatoes. Season with salt & pepper. Stir & remove from heat.
Fill your pastry “boat.” Add a top crust if you want, seal edges, poke 2 holes, and brush with egg.
Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool, decorate with flags (optional), and enjoy!

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