Salmon And Leek Pot Pies

1. 1

   Sift 1 1/2 cups flour into a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup diced butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt and the whole egg and knead until smooth then wrap and chill for 30 mins.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, place the milk and bay leaves in a pot and add the salmon cubes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 mins until the salmon is just cooked. Remove the salmon from the milk with a slotted spoon and discard the bay leaves. Reserve the milk.

3. 3

   Cook the leeks in boiling salted water for 5 mins, adding the peas for the last min. Drain well, reserving 2/3 cup cooking liquid. Heat the remaining butter in a pan and saute the onion for 5 mins. Add the remaining flour and cook for 1 min then gradually add the reserved milk, cooking liquid and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened. Season to taste and fold in the salmon and vegetables.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Divide the mixture between 4 individual ramekins. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each out to a circle just larger than the top of the ramekins. Drape the crust over each dish and cut a small hole in the center to allow the steam to escape. Cut small fish shapes from the pastry trimmings and attach to the pies with a little water. Beat the egg yolk with 1 tbsp water and brush over the dough. Bake for 25-30 mins until the crust is golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.