For the pastry you will need:

100g self raising flour, a pinch of salt and a little water, 50g butter, 1 egg.

Method

Set the oven to 220°, gas mark 7.

1.Sieve flour into a bowl. Add cubes of butter..

2. Rub together between paws until it resembles breadcrumbs.

3.Add a pinch of salt and a little water. Mix into dough.

4.Roll out half of the dough. Lay over greased pie dish.

5.Paint edges with beaten egg to seal.

6. Add filling of your choice. Roll out other half of dough and place on top.

7. Press round edge to seal. Make slits in top.
Trim off edges and brush with egg for a golden finish.

8. Bake until golden – 20 to 25 minutes.

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