Ham Pasties

Name: Ham Pasties
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pound shortening; 1/2 to 3/4 cup cold water; 1 egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; FILLING:; 3 cups diced fully cooked ham (1/4-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons diced green pepper; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; GLAZE:; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; Poppy seeds or sesame seeds

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Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pound shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup cold water
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons white vinegar
FILLING:
3 cups diced fully cooked ham (1/4-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
GLAZE:
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Poppy seeds or sesame seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening, half at a time, until crumbly. Combine 1/2 cup water, egg and vinegar; add all at once to flour mixture and toss with a fork until dough forms a ball. Add remaining water only if necessary. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for several hours.
Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a fourth of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a 3-1/2- to 4-in. round cutter, cut dough into circles. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Spread a scant tablespoon of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edge slightly with water and fold over, sealing with the tines of a fork. Cut slits in top of pasties.
Repeat with remaining dough and filling. In a small bowl, beat egg with water; brush tops of pasties. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.