Creamy Prawn and Dill Pastry
- 250 g / 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 113 g / 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 120 ml / 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 240 ml / 1 cup cold water
- 60 g / 1/2 cup prawns, peeled and deveined
- 15 g / 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 5 g / 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 g / 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5 slices cucumber, for garnish
1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cold water and flour. Mix until a dough forms.
2. 2. Add cold butter to the dough and continue mixing until the butter is fully incorporated.
3. 3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 3 mm thickness.
4. 4. Using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out circles from the rolled-out dough.
5. 5. Place a spoonful of prawns in the center of each dough circle.
6. 6. Sprinkle the prawns with salt, pepper, and chopped dill.
7. 7. Fold the dough over to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to ensure they are secure.
8. 8. Brush the tops of the pastries with heavy cream.
9. 9. Bake the pastries in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. 10. Serve the pastries warm, garnished with cucumber slices. Be cautious when serving hot pastries to avoid burns.
- Stand mixer
- Pastry brush
- Cookie cutter or glass
- Fork
- Oven
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