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Make the crust by sifting together the flour and salt in a medium bowl.
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Make a depression in the center of the flour with your hand.
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Put the yolks and ice water into the depression.
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Slice the butter into tablespoon-size chunks and add it into the depression as well.
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Use a fork to cut the wet ingredients into the dry.
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When it's all moistened, use your hands to finish combining the ingredients.
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Refridgerate the dough for an hour or two to make it easier to handle.
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When the dough is chilled, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Steam vegetables.
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Use a steamer or a saucepan with a little water.
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Carrots and celery take about 15 minutes and peas and onions will take about 10.
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Poach the chicken breasts.
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Boil in salted water for 8-10 minutes (until no longer pink).
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In a seperate large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Remove from heat to add flour and whisk together until smooth.
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Add the chicken broth and milk and continue stirring over high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
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Cook for an additional minute or so until thick, then reduce heat to low.
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Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks and add them to the sauce.
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Add the salt and pepper.
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Add the steamed vegetables and simmer 4-5 minutes.
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As the filling simmers, roll out the dough on a floured surface.
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Use one of the casserole dishes you will be using as a guide for cutting the dough.
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The filling will fit four 16-oz casserole dishes perfectly, but you can use any size dish or or bowl as long as it is oven-safe.
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Make the cut 1/2 inch larger than the dish.
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Spoon the chicken and vegetable filling into each casserole dish and carefully cover each dish with the cut dough.
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Fold the edge of the dough over the edge of each dish and press firmly to hold.
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Brush some of the beaten egg onto the dough and bake 30-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
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Helpful Hints!
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I don't actually like cooked carrots in chunks, so I shred them with a cheese grater and add it into the sauce before simmering-still get the nutrition, but not the flavor I don't like.
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Helpful for kids too;)Also, if theres no time for making dough from scratch or steaming veggies, use a ready made pie dough and just toss the veggies in the microwave.
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Also good for OAMC!
