Park Potpie

Crust:

1 C flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 Tsp baking powder
1/2 stick butter  (4 Tbsp)
1 egg yolk
3 Tbsp cold milk
egg white for basting top of dough

  1. In a food processor combine flour, salt,baking powder and butter. Pulse until the texture of coarse meal.
  2. Add egg yolk and butter and pulse until the mixture becomes a ball.
  3. Remove from bowl. Roll into a disk on floured surface and refrigerate while making filling.
Filling:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, minced
3 Tbsp flour
1  14.5 oz can chicken broth
1 C water
2 tsp fresh  minced thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
2 C sliced carrots
2 C diced russet potatoes
1/2 C chopped celery
3 C chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/2 C plain yogurt
1 C frozen peas
1/4 C minced parsley
salt and pepper to taste
  1. Heat olive oil in a deep sided saute pan. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent. Add flour and stir for about a minute until fragrant. Whisk in broth until smooth. Add water and heat to simmer.
  2. Add thyme, carrots, potatoes and celery. Cook about 20 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and broth thickens. Stir in chicken, yogurt, peas and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
  4. Top with dough that has been rolled to fit dish with a slight overhang. Press dough to dish to seal. Brush top of dough with egg white wash. Cut a few slits to vent steam while baking.
  5. Bake at 400º for 20 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

2 thoughts on “Park Potpie

  1. Pingback: Neighborhood Park Potpie | Around Lisa's Table

  2. This is a heart warming story & with a body warming dish I look forward to trying! GG & I love the new additions to your park!

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