Vegan Forfar Bridies

Vegan Forfar Bridies

Yield: 4 bridies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegan butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 cup vegan ground meat substitute (soy crumbles, lentils, or your choice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry:
   • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled and cubed vegan butter. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
   • Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Make the Filling:
   • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
   • Add potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the vegan ground meat substitute and cook until browned.
   • Stir in tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Assemble the Bridies:
   • On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry into 4 circles.
   • Spoon the filling onto one half of each pastry circle, leaving space around the edges. Fold the other half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
5. Bake:
   • Place the bridies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the Vegan Forfar Bridies to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your Vegan Forfar Bridies, a plant-based twist on the traditional Scottish pastry!