How Do You Make Melton Mowbray Pork Pie?
• Sift the flour. Tip the flour into the sieve, and patting the sides, gently sift it through to the bowl below. • Add the egg to the flour. Using your wooden spoon, create a well in the centre of the sifted flour. Pour the egg yolk into the centre of the well and set aside for later. • Melt the lard. Tip the lard into the saucepan and add the milk. Place the pan onto a medium heat and allow the lard to melt. Once melted, bring it to a rapid boil. • Add the lard. Immediately add the boiling lard into the well in the bowl of flour. It is very important that it is boiling when added. Using your wooden spoon, draw the ingredients into the centre of the bowl. • Knead the dough. Dust your working surface lightly with flour. Place the ball of dough into the flour and also dust it lightly. Knead the dough, using both the heel of your hand and fingers, for roughly 5 minutes. This will pump some air into the dough and keep it light, so do not rush this step! • Wrap with cling film. Take a sheet
