Savoury Slices

Mon, 12 June 2023

Catherine Leyden's Savoury Slices

Ingredients:

Pastry Case

•          225g/8 oz  Plain Flour

•          125g/4 oz Butter

•          Salt & Pepper

•          Cold Water

Filling

•          4-6 Scallions, finely chopped

•          125g/4 oz Cooked Ham, cut into cubes

•          225g/8 oz Cheddar Cheese, grated

•          2 Tomatoes, sliced

•          150ml/¼ pt Milk

•          2 Eggs

•          Salt & Pepper

•          25g/1 oz Grated Parmesan (optional)

 

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5.
2. Sieve flour and salt & pepper into a bowl, coarsely rub in the butter/margarine. Add sufficient water to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board and gently knead.
3. Roll out pastry and use to line a swiss roll tin 28cm x 18cm / 11"x 9" with the pastry.
4. Place scallions, ham and cheese into the pastry. Arrange tomato slices on top.
5. Beat eggs and milk together and add salt & pepper. Pour gently into pastry. Sprinkle with parmesan, if used.
6. Bake for approx 20 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cut into slices and serve hot or cold with a green salad.