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Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Uitto  PHOTO BY: KGORA 

"I make these pasties about once a month for my family and extended family. I weigh my ingredients for accuracy and flavor."
Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 67 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 8 - 10 pasties

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups ice water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 onions
  • 1/2 cup diced rutabaga
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound lean ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 1/2 cup hot water

What to Drink?
Wine Merlot

DIRECTIONS

  1. Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut shortening. Make a well in the center of the mixture, and quickly stir in ice cold water. Form dough into a ball. Set aside.
  2. Dissolve the bouillon cube in the hot water. Combine uncooked vegetables, uncooked meats, salt, pepper, monosodium glutamate, and bouillon.
  3. Roll out pastry dough into 6 x 8 inch rectangles. Place about 1 1/2 cups of filling in the center of each rectangle. Bring 6 inch sides together, and seal. Cut a slit in the top of each pasty. Place on dull, not black, baking pans.
  4. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2004 by KRISTIANNE1 
I live in the U.P. and was looking for an approximate amount of vegetables. This recipe was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 22, 2003 by BASIAKAL 
Great Pasties! The crust was easy to make, although I added salt to make it a bit more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2003 by HLREBO 
I'm from the U.P. of Michigan, so I grew up knowing what a "real" pasty should taste like, not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2008 by cpyper 
These are awesome!! My husband went to Michigan Tech in Houghton MI (UP), and he said "they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2005 by CHICAGOJD 
These are great! Another one born and raised in Michigan, and these taste like the real... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2008 by Salsamm7 
I am not from MI; however, my husband is and he loves pasties so I thought it would be nice to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 21, 2007 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
On a quest for the perfect pasty recipe, I found this one. I must say, better than grandma's!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 19, 2006 by 501TABBY 
My mother was from Palmer, Michigan and I misplaced her recipe when I moved. This is almost... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2005 by erumney 
I'm a yooper and these pasties are better than some in Marquette pasty shops--- the crust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 4, 2003 by NJLIVINGSTON 
Excellent recipe. My British husband loved these. Added lamb to the mix, and omitted the msg... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 884

  • Total Fat: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 84mg
  • Sodium: 1456mg
  • Total Carbs: 76.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.4g
  • Protein: 29.8g

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