Thin, flaky crust, surrounding a rich & creamy filling with loads of turkey and vegetables.
Ingredients
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PIE CRUST - makes 4-5 pie crusts
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1 lb shortening
4½ cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tbsp vinegar
½ cup cold water
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FILLING
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½ stick of butter
½ cup diced white onion
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
½ cup frozen peas
3-4 cups diced cooked turkey (or chicken)
¼ cup all purpose flour
3 cups turkey or chicken stock
Salt & pepper
Fresh thyme
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg
Instructions
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PIE CRUST
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Mix together shortening, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a measuring cup, beat 1 egg, then add 1 tbsp vinegar, and a ½ cup of cold water.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, and mix until combined, but do not overwork the dough.
Place in a container and refrigerate to store.
Pie crust can also be frozen.
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FILLING
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large pot on medium-high heat, melt butter.
Once heated, add carrots, onion, and celery. Cook until fragrant and onion becomes slightly translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add flour, stirring until mixed with vegetables.
Add turkey and frozen peas, cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
Add turkey or chicken stock, and continue cooking until it begins to thicken.
Once it begins to thicken, stir in half-and-half cream, bringing it just to a boil, then reduced to a light simmer, letting it thicken about 5 minutes. If mixture become too thick, add more broth. If mixture is not thick enough, continue to simmer until thickened.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Let filling cool 15-20 minutes.
While filling is cooling, roll out two circles of pie dough (one slightly larger than the other). Line a pie dish with the larger circle of dough, allowing for at least a ½ inch of overhang.
Add filling, then top with second piece of dough, pinching together dough with your fingers.
Beat 1 egg in a cup, and brush top of pie.
Bake in oven about 30 minutes, or until pie crust turns golden brown.
Recipe by The Adventures of Bob & Shan at https://theadventuresofbobandshan.com/turkey-pot-pie/