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rook pie or pastai cwningen when made with rabbit

Recipe by
Carole Davis
Upper Arlington, OH

In Wales, they actually use rooks however my version uses chicken or cornish hens.

yield 4 to 6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For rook pie or pastai cwningen when made with rabbit

  • 2
    short crust pastry ( 2 pie crusts)
  • 1 lb
    breast meat chicken or hen cut in strips
  • 16 slice
    bacon
  • 2 lg
    onions finely chopped
  • 1 qt
    cream
  • SHORT CRUST
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 pinch
    salt

How To Make rook pie or pastai cwningen when made with rabbit

  • 1
    Make crust by mixing all in gredients i n astand mixer or food processor until a smooth dough is achieved.
  • 2
    Divide in half and roll out 2 crusts
  • 3
    Line deep dish pie dish with one pastry crust. Layer fowl and bacon in layers. Sprinkle with chopped onions.
  • 4
    Season with salt and pepper and poultry seasoning. Add cream to cover
  • 5
    Cover with second crust and Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350*F. Serve with boiled carrots potatoes and rutabaga mashed with salt and pepper, butter, a splash of milk and a dash of garlic.

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