Chicken Pie
Preparation time - 1-2 hours
Cooking time - 1 to 2 hours
Serves - Serves 8
Ingredients
For the filling
1 medium chicken
1Â onion, peeled
6Â cloves
1Â carrot, peeled
2Â bay leaves
1 chicken stock cube
6–8 peppercorns
For the pastry
450g/1lb plain flour
½ tsp salt or to taste
120g/4½oz butter, cold
120g/4½oz vegetable shortening, cold
1 free-range egg, beaten, for glazing
For the sauce
250ml/9fl oz whole milk
55g/2oz butter
55g/2oz plain flour
Method
Place the chicken in a large pan. Stud the...
