Cheese, leek and onion pasties

The sunshine has been out here today so I started the day with a lovely long walk. Since being signed off ill a couple of months ago I've realised how beneficial it is to get out in the fresh air every day! I can't wait until summer is here.

Today I decided to make some cheese, leek and onion pasties - Except these aren't made with traditional pastry but with bread dough. The combination works great and nothing beats the smell of fresh warm bread!

The recipe is inspired but adapted from a Hairy Biker's recipe. My recipe makes around 6 good sized pasties. You could always add chicken or ham to them, depending on what you prefer.

To make you will need:

• 500g white bread mix
• 1 large leek (chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 300ml water
• 1/2 a mug of rice
• 2-3 handfuls of grated cheese
• Salt and pepper (to season)
• 3 tbsp of milk
  

1. Prepare the bread mix following the instructions on the packet.
2. In a pan, fry the onion and leek on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes
3. Next, add the stock cube, water and rice. Leave to simmer until all the water has absorbed.
4. Add the cheese, stir and take off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool.
5. While waiting for the filling to cool, roll out the bread mix into 12 oval-shaped portions
6. In the centre of 6 ovals, place a large spoonful of the filling. 
7. Brush milk around the edges, place another oval on top of each, and press to seal. 
8. Bake at 200c for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
   

Thanks for reading, Lauren x