Pasty
Pasty
Pasty (pronounced: /ˈpæsti/), also known as a Cornish pasty or British pasty is a type of baked pastry, a traditional variety of which is particularly associated with Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Etymology
The term "pasty" is derived from Medieval French (pâté) for a pie, filled with venison, salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese, baked without a dish. The origins of the pasty are unclear, though there are many references to them throughout historical documents and fiction.
Description
A pasty is made by placing an uncooked filling, typically meat and vegetables, on one half of a flat shortcrust pastry circle, folding the pastry in half to wrap the filling in a semicircle and crimping the curved edge to form a seal before baking.
Variations
There are many variations of the pasty around the world, due to the spread of Cornish miners, and their cuisine, across the world. These include the Michigan Pasty, the Mexican Pasty, the Australian Pasty, and the Newfoundland Pasty.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pasty
- Wikipedia's article - Pasty
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