How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Homity Pie?

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Potatoes, 1 pound Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 package Pancetta (approximately 7 Ounces), and more.

Is Homity Pie suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Homity Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Homity Pie?

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.

Homity Pie Recipe

Name: Homity Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Potatoes; 1 pound Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 package Pancetta (approximately 7 Ounces); 1 cup Cream; 1 bunch Fresh Herbs (Marjoram, Thyme, Your Choice); Salt And Pepper, to taste; 4 ounces, weight Cheese (Grated, Cheddar Style, Divided Use); FOR THE PASTRY (optional):; 6 ounces, weight Wholemeal Or Plain Flour; 7 Tablespoons Butter; 1- 1/2 ounce, weight Grated Parmesan; 1 pinch Salt; 1 sprig Thyme Leaves (optional); 1 whole Egg Yolk; 1 teaspoon Water

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Homity Pie

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Make up a batch of rich pastry: See below, or use whatever pastry you fancy.

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Ready made Filo works well and this is what is shown in the photo.

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Alternatively forget the pastry and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parmesan.

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Voila...Homity Crumble!

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Peel, cube (dice size) and slowly fry 1 pound of potatoes in olive oil until soft and browned.

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New potatoes stick a bit but are still nice.

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Peel, finely slice and fry 1 pound of onions until soft and browned.

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Add 2 sliced garlic cloves to the onions near to the end of their cooking time.

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Fry up a pack of Cubetti di Pancetta (pancetta) easy to find in shops with deli meat.

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All of the above can be done in advance like I show on the blog page.

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To the veggie/pancetta mixture, add a small bunch of fresh chopped herbs: marjoram, thyme, that sort of thing.

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Add plenty of salt and pepper, 2 really big pinches of each.

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Stir in a small carton of double cream (100-150 ml).

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Take off the heat.

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Stir in 2 ounces of grated cheese.

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Pour the filling mix into your baked pastry in the pie dish (or just a plain oven proof pie dish if you dont want the pastry).

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Add another 2 ounces of cheese on top.

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Cook in a hottish oven (180-190 C) for 25-30 minutes until golden.

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Allow to cool for half an hour before you eat.

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Its great for picnics too.

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Rich Pastry

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Put 180 g of flour in a bowl (I use a mix of 1/2 plain flour and 1/2 wholemeal).

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Mix in 100 g butter.

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Add 50 g grated parmesan and a pinch of salt.

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Add some stripped thyme leaves if you have them.

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Then add 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon of water gradually to bring it into a ball.

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Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 minutes then roll out into a pie shape.

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Butter a pie dish and line it with rolled out pastry with a good overhang as it will shrink a lot.

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Prong it with a fork and bake it for 10-15 mins on 200 degrees C. I find that I dont need to do the baking beans thing if I use wholemeal flour or a mix of the two.

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