Boxing Day Egg-and-Bacon Pie Recipe

Name: Boxing Day Egg-and-Bacon Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup butter; 3-5 tablespoons salted ice water or enough to bind; 2 1/4 cups or 18 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped into small squares; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; Freshly ground pepper; 1 green onion, finely chopped; Approximately 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 large eggs; 8-inch pie plate

Servings: persons

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter
3-5 tablespoons salted ice water or enough to bind
2 1/4 cups or 18 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped into small squares
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
Approximately 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 large eggs
8-inch pie plate

1
Make the pastry by freezing the fats and flour together for 10 minutes, then tip out into the food processor and blitz to a flaky rubble.
2
Add enough ice water to bind, then form into 2 discs, cover them with plastic wrap and rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 400F.
4
Cook the pancetta or bacon in a frying pan with the onion, peppering well.
5
Beat the green onion, parsley, and eggs together, and set aside while you roll out the pastry between plastic wrap.
6
Using one of the discs, line the dish, leaving an overhang.
7
Roll out the other half between plastic wrap to make a lid, and set aside for one moment.
8
Transfer the pancetta and onion mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate and pour over the onion, parsley, and eggs.
9
With a little cold water, dampen the edges of the pastry shell and cover with the rolled-out lid.
10
Cut off excess pastry, and seal and pinch all around the rim.
11
Make a hole in the lid to let out steam, put in the oven, and bake for 30 minutes.
12
Sit on a wire rack until slightly above room temperature, or eat cold.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1/4 cup butter, 3-5 tablespoons salted ice water or enough to bind, and more.

Yes, Boxing Day Egg-and-Bacon Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Boxing Day Egg-and-Bacon Pie

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