Tortiere #3

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
½poundsShortening
1poundsPork; lean ground
1Onion; finely chopped
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonThyme
1Celery stalk; minced
cupConsomme
½teaspoonSage
½teaspoonThyme
½cupHot water
2teaspoonsLemon juice
1Egg; well beaten
½teaspoonSage
½teaspoonDry mustard
½teaspoonCloves
1Potato; boiled & mashed
¼cupButter
½cupFlour
1tablespoonParsley
1cupMushrooms; chopped

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

HERB SAUCE

For Crust: Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.

Measure in ⅔ cup cold shortening and cut into flour till mealy.

Completely dissolve remaining ½ cup shortening in hot water (heat as necessary to dissolve). Cool. Add lemon juice and egg to water-shortening mixture. Mix liquid into flour mixture till dough leaves the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead for about 1 minutes or till all flour is blended. Wrap in waxed paper, refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours. Roll out ⅔ of the dough and line a casserole dish. Reserve ⅓ for top crust.

For Filling: Simmer meat and ½ cup water for 45 minutes. Add onion and seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes. Mix in mashed potatoes and cool. Place in bottom crust, top with remaining dough and slit crust.

Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.

For sauce: Simmer all ingredients except for flour, parsley and mushrooms for 1 hour. Add to sauce and stir till thickened, then add parsley and mushrooms Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with tortiere.