Pie Dolly - Solid Wood - Perfect for Pie Making, Handcrafted in Ukraine

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Melton Mowbray Pork Pies are perfect for a wide range of occasions, from picnics to family gatherings and celebrations. They add a touch of British tradition to any event. In Conclusion

You can make your own Melton Mowbray pork pie using the traditional dolly at one of our pork pie making workshops. You will learn more about the tradition whilst also practising making one yourself! Not only do you take your pie home but you’ll have an enjoyable time too learning to use the dolly! All 29 employees at the shop, from manager Stephen Hallam to the women working on the tills, know how to hand-raise a pie (some know better than others) - and that's unusual for what is basically a high street bakery. It was featured recently on TV by Paul Hollywood, you could Google Paul Hollywood Pork Pie Dolly or you could watch it onYou Tube.My Dolly is a bit different from the norm in the fact that it has a slighttaper making it easier to remove from the pastry. Seal the Pie: Add a pastry lid and make a hole in the centre. This open-top design is a signature feature of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. Steeped in tradition, the dolly continues to play a vital role in the process. Made from wood, it provides a mold around which we form the outer case crust of hot water pastry.

Seal up the pies and paint them all over with an egg wash. Set them all on a baking sheet and bake slowly for up to 2 hours, depending on how big they are. For the pastry, place the lard, milk and water into a small pan and gently heat until the lard has melted.

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use your tamper to movethepastry to match the inside of the mould achieving a smooth liner of pastry all aroundthe inside Pasteurized Egg: If you have egg allergies or concerns, ensure that the pastry uses pasteurized egg. You don’t need to be a connoisseur to know there is a world of difference in making pork pies by hand versus mass production. What is their role in making a Melton Mowbray pork pie?