Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies)
Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies) are classic flaky meat pies filled with seasoned ground beef and onion. Wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked until crisp, these traditional Scottish hand pies are perfect for dinner or hearty snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 pies
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 ½ teaspoons Salt
¾ teaspoon Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Beef or Vegetable Stock
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cubed)
1 (16 oz) package Puff Pastry or 1 (14 oz) package Empanada Baking Discs (thawed)
1 Egg White (beaten, for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 440°F (225°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and stock. Gently fold in the cold butter cubes.
Prepare the Pastry:
If using puff pastry, roll out and cut into 6–8 equal circles about 6 inches across.
Fill and Seal:
Place a portion of filling onto one half of each pastry circle. Lightly wet half of the pastry edge with water. Fold over to create a half-moon shape and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
Egg Wash & Vent:
Brush tops with beaten egg white. Cut 1–2 small slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
Bake:
Bake for 32–35 minutes or until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
Cool & Serve:
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Traditional Forfar Bridies often use raw beef in the filling, which cooks fully during baking.
For added flavor, some variations include a pinch of nutmeg.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven to maintain flaky texture.
These freeze well before or after baking.
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