What You Need to Know
Hot water crust is a type of pastry used for savoury pies, such as pork pies, game pies, Scotch pies and more rarely, steak and kidney pies. Hot water crust is traditionally used for producing hand-made pies.
Key Parameters
Equipment
Heavy-bottomed saucepanWooden spoonPastry scraperDariole molds (for traditional shaping)
Steps
- 1.
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie (England): Creates sturdy, free-standing crust for gelatin-filled pies
- 2.
Scotch Pie (Scotland): Forms thick protective shell for minced meat filling
- 3.
Game Pie (France): Provides durable casing for dense, rich fillings