Description
Harry Potter fans savor this pumpkin pasties recipe straight from the magical world of Hogwarts. Flaky pastry encases warm, spiced pumpkin filling that transports readers to wizarding feasts with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (270 g) einkorn flour
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup cooked pumpkin or canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps light brown sugar
- 2 tsps pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cold water
- 2 tbsps milk
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp water
- Sparkling sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Pulse einkorn flour and chilled butter in a food processor until it resembles coarse sand, then add water and salt, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Dough Resting: Divide dough into two portions, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance texture and firmness.
- Filling Creation: Whisk pumpkin puree, granulated and brown sugars, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and flour until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Pastry Shaping: Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface, cut 5-inch circles, and place a generous spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each round.
- Pasty Assembly: Fold pastry into half-moon shapes, crimping edges with a fork to seal completely, and create small vents on top to release steam during baking.
- Finishing Touches: Brush pasties with egg wash, sprinkle with sparkling sugar, and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown.
- Glazing and Serving: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth glaze, drizzle over warm pasties, and serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Flour Selection Matters: Use einkorn flour for a more authentic, nutty flavor and easier digestibility compared to modern wheat varieties.
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent shrinkage and creates a flakier, more tender pastry crust.
- Seal Edges Carefully: Crimp pasty edges firmly with a fork to prevent filling from leaking during baking and ensure a perfect seal.
- Glaze for Glamour: The optional vanilla glaze adds a sweet finishing touch that elevates these pasties from simple to spectacular.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg