Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
British Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie
英式芝士洋蔥薯仔批
Recipe overview
A double-crust savoury pie encloses sliced potato, softened onion and melted cheddar.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 400 g all-purpose flour
- 220 g butter
- 120 ml cold water
- 700 g medium potatoes
- 2 piece onion
- 250 g Cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 piece egg
- to taste Black pepper
02
Tools
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- vegetable peeler
- frying pan
- wooden spoon
- rolling pin
- pie dish
- pastry brush
- oven
- oven mitts
03
Steps
Step 1
Rub cold butter into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Rub cold butter into flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 2
Add cold water gradually and bring the pastry dough together
Add cold water gradually and bring the pastry dough together. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 3
Divide the dough into two discs and chill for 20 minutes
Divide the dough into two discs and chill for 20 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 4
Peel and slice the potatoes evenly to 3 mm
Peel and slice the potatoes evenly to 3 mm. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 5
Cook sliced onions in butter for 10 minutes until soft but not browned
Cook sliced onions in butter for 10 minutes until soft but not browned. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 6
Parboil the potato slices for 5 minutes and drain well
Parboil the potato slices for 5 minutes and drain well. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 7
Roll one dough disc and line the base and sides of the pie dish
Roll one dough disc and line the base and sides of the pie dish. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 8
Layer potato, onion and cheddar evenly, seasoning each layer lightly
Layer potato, onion and cheddar evenly, seasoning each layer lightly. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 9
Drizzle the milk evenly over the layered filling
Drizzle the milk evenly over the layered filling. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 10
Roll the second dough disc, cover the pie and crimp the edge
Roll the second dough disc, cover the pie and crimp the edge. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 11
Brush with beaten egg and cut a small steam vent
Brush with beaten egg and cut a small steam vent. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Step 12
Bake at 190°C for 45 minutes until golden and the potatoes are tender
Bake at 190°C for 45 minutes until golden and the potatoes are tender. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.
Common mistakes
- Changing the sequence can make British Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie cook unevenly.
- Skipping the stated time and heat checks can leave the centre undercooked or overcook the food.
Tips
Measure every ingredient first so all 12 stages of British Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie flow smoothly.
Check the actual texture and doneness at each stage before continuing.
