Quick Picnic Pasties With Salami and Mozzarella

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   Preheat the oven to 400F

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   Tip the tomatoes into a small roasting tin, scatter the basil and garlic over and drizzle with the oil.

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   Season and roast for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and just split but are still keeping their shape.

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to make a 15in square.

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   Trim the edges then cut the pastry into four equal squares.

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   Cut the salami slices into 1/2in-wide strips.

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   Pat the cheese dry with clean kitchen paper to remove the excess moisture, then dice.

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   Divide the cheese, roasted tomatoes with their juices, and salami between the pastry squares.

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   Brush the edges with some of the beaten egg.

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    Pull the corners up to meet in the centre and, using your thumb, press along the edges of the pastry to seal the joins and make neat parcels.

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    Transfer the pasties to a non-stick baking sheet and brush with more egg.

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    Bake the pasties for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

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    Serve warm or cold with lettuce leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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