Pastry for Pastys

FOR THE PASTRY

8 oz butter

10 oz hot water

2 cups flour , plus extra for dusting

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 large free-range egg , beaten

Bring your butter and water to the boil in a large pan, then take the pan off the heat.

Stir the flour and salt into the mixture bit by bit with a spoon, until you’ve got a dough.

Tip it on to a floured surface and use your hands to shape it into a smooth disk.

Put the disk of dough into a floured bowl, dust the top with flour, then cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes (Sometimes longer.  Make sure the dough is cool before working.  If you let it go overnight, bring it to near room temperature before working it.)