Vegan Cheese and Onion Hand Pies

Vegan Cheese & Onion Hand Pies

Indulge in the irresistible combination of savoury cheese and sweet onions wrapped in a flaky, golden pastry with these Vegan Cheese & Onion Hand Pies. Perfect for on-the-go snacking, a comforting lunch, or a delicious appetizer, these hand pies deliver all the satisfaction of traditional cheese and onion pastries, but with a plant-based twist. They are great for a Picnic or packed lunches 

Servings: 4                      Prepping time: 15 mins                    Cooking time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 125g Flora Plant butter, cut into chunks

• 250g plain flour

• 50ml water or more if needed

• 1 good pinch of salt 

For Filling 

• 200g Vegan  Cheddar Cheese - Aldi do a nice one 

• 2tsp Nutritional Yeast

• 200g Peeled and finely diced potatoes 

• one onion - finely chopped 

• bit of olive oil or rapeseed oil

 The How To Bit 

1. In a food processor or a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt and butter. Blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and there are no chunks of butter left.

2. Add just enough water to make a non-sticky dough. Wrap and keep in the refrigerator until use or use immediately.

3. Place the onion in a pan or skillet with a bit of olive oil and fry.

4. Add the potatoes and fry until the onion is translucent 

5. Mix the potatoes and onions with the Vegan cheese and Nutritional Yeast in a bowl for the filling.

6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C or 350 F 

7. Roll out your pastry and cut into. 4-inch circles, I use a saucer as a guide for mine. 

8. Spoon a large dollop of the filling into the centre of the circles and fold the pastry over into a semi-circle - crimp the edges with a fork and wash the pastry with an egg wash to give it a nice colour when it cooks.

9. Place the pies on a lined tray and cook for 25 - 35 minutes or until golden brown