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The Forfar Bridie
Scotland is famous for its pies, and the Forfar Bridie is renowned the world over. (By the way, if YOU have a Scottish Recipe you'd like to share with others on this site, please contribute HERE). Forfar is not in Fife; it is a small town in the county of Angus, which is easy to get to from the Kingdom as it's not too far over the Tay Bridge . The Author of "Peter Pan", J.M. Barrie, came from Kirriemuir, which is very near Forfar. Perhaps it was him who helped give the Forfar Bridie its world-wide fame by mentioning it in "Sentimental Tommy" The bridie is similar to look at as a Cornish Pastie, with its horseshoe but it is mostly meat and onions and doesn't have potatoes in its ingredients and I think the Bridie's pastry isn't quite as hard. Some recipes use flaky pastry, while others suggest shortcrust. It's very different to the Scotch Pie which is made with Hot Water Pastry. However, regarding Bridies, I have to confess I have only made them once in my life and that was a long time ago. Most people today just buy them ready made. But if you don't have access to buying them, try the simple recipe below.
The Forfar Bridie
The Forfar Bridie is believed to have first been created by a woman called a Maggie Bridie who was a travelling food seller. But whatever the origin they are very popular today and remembered fondly by many Scots around the world. If you're visiting the Angus and Tayside regions of Scotland in summer, you'll find lots of 'fruit farms' with the signs outside, "Pick your own". Do go and spend an hour picking the most delicious raspberries, and then you could make some of our delicious recipes using raspberries such as Crannachan. However, regarding the Forfar Bridie, I have to confess I have only made them once in my life and that was a long time ago. Most people today just buy them ready made. But if you don't have access to buying them, try this simple recipe. By the way, if you live in Canada or the USA and want to try some Scottish Food, check out the Caledonian Kitchen Med
The Forfar Bridie
The Forfar BridieIf you're not too familiar with this way of measuring, then have a wee look at the Weights and Measurements Charts.Ingredients Meat Filling Method
The Pastie
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