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Pot Pie recipe

In answer to 2gramsroses question here is my pot pie recipe.  My entire family loves it and we never have any leftovers.

The crust is a simple one, just combine 1 C flour, 1/2 C shortening, 1/4 C water and a dash of salt.  Divide in half and roll.  Sometimes I use the pillsbury premade dough.

For the filling you saute 1 small chopped onion in 1/4 C butter.  Once soft sprinkle in 1/4 C flour and whisk until bubbly.  Add 1 C milk whisking until smooth then add 2 C chicken broth, whisk this until smooth and thickened.  It doesn't take long.  Now, season with salt, pepper and some poultry seasoning to taste.  Add 2 C cooked chicken diced, 1-2 cooked potatoes diced and 1 cooked carrot diced.  Lastly throw in a couple handfuls of frozen peas.

I normally have leftover chicken from a roast which I use.  And I chop up the potato and carrot and boil them while the sauce is coming together.  They will be ready when you need them.

To put the pie together I roll out 1/2 if the dough and line a big, deep oven safe bowl with it.  I have cut the dough and used individual bowls, and also a 13x9 pan.  Pour in the filling and cover with the other dough rolled out.  Pinch sides together and cut vents in top.  I brush the top with a little milk and put it in a 425 degree oven for 40 min.  Let it rest for 10 min. 

To go with it I usually have a big green salad and some rolls.

That is how I normally make it,  yesterday I decided to try something new.  I made the filling the same except I cut the liquid to 3/4 C milk and 1 C broth so it would be thicker.  Then I rolled my dough and cut it into triangle shaped wedges.  I got 8 total.  Then I filled one half with a heaping tablespoon of filling, moistened the edges with water, folded the other side of the dough over and sealed the edges with a fork.  Then I put these in my freezer on a sheetpan.  I haven't cooked them yet, but I am hoping they will be a little bit like hot pockets.  But much much better.  I will let you know how they turn out.

Nicki

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06:23, Sunday, December 30, 2007 .. Posted by 2gramsroses

I forgot to say thank you for the pot pie, this was very good. I do enjoy your blog. Have a wonderful New Year. sherry