I tossed and turned last night, fretting about my botched block from yesterday. Honestly, I was going to throw it out, but instead just left it on the table in the sewing room and walked away. I got up at 6 in the morning and went right upstairs to the sewing room to have a look at it. Do you see how those half-square triangle units actually form flying geese? Ah ha. I took the block apart, but left the flying geese units, which were easily trimmed down to 1 1/2 x 2 1/2". Trimming 10 flying geese is better than trimming 20 hsts.
I had to toss the red triangle inserts because they were kind of stretched out. I think I like the block done in all blues better anyway. So, all was not lost, and I managed to salvage my work from the previous day.
I had some time to make another block, so I decided to add to my 6-inch blocks and make this one. It is a pattern from the Moda Bakeshop. I don't recommend the pattern because I found it to be hard to follow and poorly written. With some patience and perseverance, I did complete it and I really do like the way it turned out in spite of the inferior instructions.
Here is an update on my pie crust fiasco from yesterday. It turns out if you accidentally put cornstarch into your dough instead of baking powder, it turns the dough into cement and it is not even possible to roll it out. So, I ended up making THREE batches of pie dough. The third one was my tried and true regular pie crust recipe that turns out every time without fail. Should have started with that one in the first place.
What was I attempting to make? My son in Ireland has been making Cornish Pasties and my husband and I decided we wanted to do it too and send him photos of our effort. The Cornish are pretty rigid about their pasties and if you vary even a bit from how they say it should be done, then you aren't authentic. One of the ingredients is supposed to be rutabaga, so I was doomed from the get-go.
Anyway, the Cornish use a certain crust recipe, which is super flaky and pretty impossible to work with, at least for me. Hence, I was reduced to using my regular pie crust recipe on the third try. The filling is steak, potatoes, onion, a bit of carrot, and a bit of celery. And lots of salt and pepper and a dash of cayenne. My husband may have tossed some steak seasoning in there as well when my back was turned. My ingredients were not strictly traditional either, but it's what I wanted to do. Everything is diced pretty small and mixed together. You roll out the dough in 8-inch circles and fill them as I show in the photo above.
My double crust recipe was enough for five pasties. I had some filling leftover. You bake them for 50 minutes at 350 and this is what we got.
My first effort may not win any beauty prizes, but I can tell you, it tasted delicious!
Have a great weekend everyone!
66 responses to “That’s Better!”
Those look yummy! Would you mind sharing your tried and true pie recipe?
Those look yummy! Would you mind sharing your tried and true pie recipe?
Those look yummy! Would you mind sharing your tried and true pie recipe?
Wham bam, you have recovered your usual creative self. All is well in block heaven, and the pasties sound yummy.s
Wham bam, you have recovered your usual creative self. All is well in block heaven, and the pasties sound yummy.s
Wham bam, you have recovered your usual creative self. All is well in block heaven, and the pasties sound yummy.s
I always use my regular pie crust for pasties, and skip the rutabaga. Delish!
I always use my regular pie crust for pasties, and skip the rutabaga. Delish!
I always use my regular pie crust for pasties, and skip the rutabaga. Delish!
Love the reconstructed block – you bounced back marvelously – good for you! I was just looking at pasty recipes yesterday – so your post was well timed. I echo the above comment – please share your pie crust recipe 🙂
Love the reconstructed block – you bounced back marvelously – good for you! I was just looking at pasty recipes yesterday – so your post was well timed. I echo the above comment – please share your pie crust recipe 🙂
Love the reconstructed block – you bounced back marvelously – good for you! I was just looking at pasty recipes yesterday – so your post was well timed. I echo the above comment – please share your pie crust recipe 🙂
Beautiful blocks! The little red one is so cheery.
Beautiful blocks! The little red one is so cheery.
Beautiful blocks! The little red one is so cheery.
Nice recovery on the block! I know there are Finnish pasties too as that is my heritage, but they use ground beef.
Nice recovery on the block! I know there are Finnish pasties too as that is my heritage, but they use ground beef.
Nice recovery on the block! I know there are Finnish pasties too as that is my heritage, but they use ground beef.
I’d love to try these, Nicole. You don’t have rutabagas down there or you don’t like them? Enquiring minds need to know!
I’d love to try these, Nicole. You don’t have rutabagas down there or you don’t like them? Enquiring minds need to know!
I’d love to try these, Nicole. You don’t have rutabagas down there or you don’t like them? Enquiring minds need to know!
The pasties look so good but a lot of work. Your blocks look great! Have a wonderful weekend. be safe and well!
Mary
The pasties look so good but a lot of work. Your blocks look great! Have a wonderful weekend. be safe and well!
Mary
The pasties look so good but a lot of work. Your blocks look great! Have a wonderful weekend. be safe and well!
Mary
Your “revised” block looks great! a
And the pasties look delicious.
Your “revised” block looks great! a
And the pasties look delicious.
Your “revised” block looks great! a
And the pasties look delicious.
So glad you had a better day!
So glad you had a better day!
So glad you had a better day!
That lovely blue block is inspiring me to dig out a few hoarded French General blue prints.
My Scottish grandmother made pasties, but her version had a dollop of jam in one corner for a desert bite. She claimed it was a true miners lunch.
That lovely blue block is inspiring me to dig out a few hoarded French General blue prints.
My Scottish grandmother made pasties, but her version had a dollop of jam in one corner for a desert bite. She claimed it was a true miners lunch.
That lovely blue block is inspiring me to dig out a few hoarded French General blue prints.
My Scottish grandmother made pasties, but her version had a dollop of jam in one corner for a desert bite. She claimed it was a true miners lunch.
Your re-do of the block is stunning! And the red one turned out well, too! We’ve never had pasties, but they look like something new to try! Stay well!
Your re-do of the block is stunning! And the red one turned out well, too! We’ve never had pasties, but they look like something new to try! Stay well!
Your re-do of the block is stunning! And the red one turned out well, too! We’ve never had pasties, but they look like something new to try! Stay well!
We love pasties. My husband is English, so we have been missing our annual trip to England to visit that side of the family. We always have a list of food to eat while there. Pasties are one of those foods. Would you mind sharing the recipe?
Happy thanksgiving.
We love pasties. My husband is English, so we have been missing our annual trip to England to visit that side of the family. We always have a list of food to eat while there. Pasties are one of those foods. Would you mind sharing the recipe?
Happy thanksgiving.
We love pasties. My husband is English, so we have been missing our annual trip to England to visit that side of the family. We always have a list of food to eat while there. Pasties are one of those foods. Would you mind sharing the recipe?
Happy thanksgiving.
that looks delicious! so glad you were able to straighten out your block. I hate when things don’t turn out either in the kitchen or the sewing room.
have a lovely weekend!
that looks delicious! so glad you were able to straighten out your block. I hate when things don’t turn out either in the kitchen or the sewing room.
have a lovely weekend!
that looks delicious! so glad you were able to straighten out your block. I hate when things don’t turn out either in the kitchen or the sewing room.
have a lovely weekend!
My memory of pasties in St. Ives was that they offered many different variations. Yours look delicious.
My memory of pasties in St. Ives was that they offered many different variations. Yours look delicious.
My memory of pasties in St. Ives was that they offered many different variations. Yours look delicious.
Pasties, I love them! I went through a phase some time ago when I was making them regularly, then got out of the habit. But they sound perfect for winter, I will have to try again. Your pasties look delicious!
Pasties, I love them! I went through a phase some time ago when I was making them regularly, then got out of the habit. But they sound perfect for winter, I will have to try again. Your pasties look delicious!
Pasties, I love them! I went through a phase some time ago when I was making them regularly, then got out of the habit. But they sound perfect for winter, I will have to try again. Your pasties look delicious!
I love pasties which are popular in the Michigan upper peninsula. Yours looks really good but I would definitely miss the rutabaga.
I love pasties which are popular in the Michigan upper peninsula. Yours looks really good but I would definitely miss the rutabaga.
I love pasties which are popular in the Michigan upper peninsula. Yours looks really good but I would definitely miss the rutabaga.
I second the recipe request. We love pasties from the UP of Michigan whenever we venture there. The red block turned out very pretty… worth the effort! Walking away was a good decision. Frustration usually worsens my results if I keep at it.
I second the recipe request. We love pasties from the UP of Michigan whenever we venture there. The red block turned out very pretty… worth the effort! Walking away was a good decision. Frustration usually worsens my results if I keep at it.
I second the recipe request. We love pasties from the UP of Michigan whenever we venture there. The red block turned out very pretty… worth the effort! Walking away was a good decision. Frustration usually worsens my results if I keep at it.
I love how real you sound! This, as I try to make myself go back to my sewing room to see why my thread keeps breaking while I quilt…new needle, great thread, etc. So, hats off to you!
I love how real you sound! This, as I try to make myself go back to my sewing room to see why my thread keeps breaking while I quilt…new needle, great thread, etc. So, hats off to you!
I love how real you sound! This, as I try to make myself go back to my sewing room to see why my thread keeps breaking while I quilt…new needle, great thread, etc. So, hats off to you!
Your block rescue was a smart fix–glad you didn’t have to start all over. I sometimes remember to check “errata” sections on sites when instructions are poor.
Love those pasties, they look yum!
Your block rescue was a smart fix–glad you didn’t have to start all over. I sometimes remember to check “errata” sections on sites when instructions are poor.
Love those pasties, they look yum!
Your block rescue was a smart fix–glad you didn’t have to start all over. I sometimes remember to check “errata” sections on sites when instructions are poor.
Love those pasties, they look yum!
great job on the remake. Some days I can’t line up a 4 patch, so I feel your pain. Those Pasties look delish! BTW, thanks for blogging about the wooden pressing tool(the name escapes me as I type this) but I found one at a yard sale, just a few $$ and I love it!
great job on the remake. Some days I can’t line up a 4 patch, so I feel your pain. Those Pasties look delish! BTW, thanks for blogging about the wooden pressing tool(the name escapes me as I type this) but I found one at a yard sale, just a few $$ and I love it!
great job on the remake. Some days I can’t line up a 4 patch, so I feel your pain. Those Pasties look delish! BTW, thanks for blogging about the wooden pressing tool(the name escapes me as I type this) but I found one at a yard sale, just a few $$ and I love it!
The pasties look delish!! I have contemplated making a 6 hour round trip to the tip of Michigan’s UP to buy pasties for the freezer. Still might if you don’t share your recipe (hint hint). I thought your red and blue block was beautiful until I saw the all blue. Much better. Meant to be.
The pasties look delish!! I have contemplated making a 6 hour round trip to the tip of Michigan’s UP to buy pasties for the freezer. Still might if you don’t share your recipe (hint hint). I thought your red and blue block was beautiful until I saw the all blue. Much better. Meant to be.
The pasties look delish!! I have contemplated making a 6 hour round trip to the tip of Michigan’s UP to buy pasties for the freezer. Still might if you don’t share your recipe (hint hint). I thought your red and blue block was beautiful until I saw the all blue. Much better. Meant to be.