Homity Pie (British Cheesy Potato Leek Pie)

Ingredients 

For the Crust 

1 ½ c whole wheat flour, sifted
3/4 tsp salt
6 Tbsp butter, unsalted, cold, cubed
1 egg
1-3 Tbsp cold water

For the Filling 

2 lbs potatoes (Use starchy potatoes like Russets), peeled and cubed 1 inch
1 tsp butter
1 small leek, roughly ¼ lb, white and green parts, cleaned and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp parsley
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
1 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

• Preheat your kitchen appliance to 375⁰F.

Start the Potatoes*

• Place the potatoes during a massive pan and canopy with water. bring around a boil and simmer till tender, 15 min. once the potatoes square measure tender, drain them and place them during a massive bowl. Set the bowl aside.

Prepare the Crust

• While the potatoes square measure change of state, build your crust. within the bowl of your kitchen appliance, place the sifted flour, salt, and cubed butter. Pulse till the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg and pulse simply till the mixture comes along as dough. If necessary, add the cold water, one Tbsp at a time, pulsing between every addition till the dough comes along. Once it's soft and malleable, flip it out onto a gently floured counter-top and gently knead it into a ball. employing a kitchen utensil, roll the ball out into a circle, roughly twelve inches in diameter. prepare the extended crust during a lubricated 9” pie plate. Crimp or flute the sides of the crust within the pan as desired. Set aside.

Finish the Pie Filling

• Once your crust is ready, continue with the filling. soften the butter during a pan and add the diced onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced leek and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes a lot of, until soft.

• Add the onion mixture, milk, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper to the drained, broiled potatoes. Mix well. Add ¾ c of cheese and blend till combined. Press the potato mixture into the unbaked pastry within the pie dish. prime the potato mixture with the remaining ¼ c of cheese.

Bake the Pie

• Bake the pie for 25-35 minutes, till the crust and cheese square measure golden brown.

• Let the pie stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

• Serve with associate herby dish.