INGREDIENTS
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One 4-pound whole chicken, split
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2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
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4 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
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1 large onion, coarsely chopped
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6 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon ground pepper
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1 stick butter
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3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 cup vegetable shortening
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Ice water
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, at room temperature
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1 stick butter, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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2 cups frozen peas
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4 peeled carrots, sliced and cooked
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1/4 stick butter, cut into little squares
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Salt and ground pepper