The dainty

“Dainty” meaning pleasing to the taste; choice; delicious. A smaller version of the original pasty, again ideal for a picnic, a lunch box or a survival kit so perfectly portable or just because you like them!

Use a quarter of the pasty pastry and roll out on a floured surface and using a cutter (or the top of a cup) – you'll get eight per quarter – 3”/8cms in diameter, may be even 9. I love making these “dainty morsels” - it's a kind of therapy – I think I need to get out more!

Anyway, here's the recipe :

Cheese and Onion Dainty

filling

1 medium or half a large onion, finely diced

50g finely grated Parmesan

celery salt and black pepper

sprinkle of dried parsley

Combine all the above ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Use approximately 10g of mixture and place in the centre of your pastry circle. Dampen the edge of half the circle and fold to seal.

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