Paszteciki (Polish Pasties)

Instructions

1- Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl.

2- Use a spoon to push the egg yolk through a fine sieve into the flour.

3- Add the raw egg and mix well.

4- Beat in butter 1 tablespoon at a time.

5- Place dough on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, then wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until firm (at least 30 minutes).

6- In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute the onion and rutabaga until the onion is soft and transparent (5 minutes).

7- Put the onions, rutabaga, and beef through a meat grinder twice if you have one, if not just chop them up as fine as possible.

8- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, and add the meat mixture.

9- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape.

10- Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in 1 egg, and season with salt and pepper.

11- Preheat oven to 350°F.

12- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 13x8" rectangle (1/8" thick).

13- Spoon the filling down the center of the rectangle lengthwise, leaving about an inch of space on each end.

14- Lightly brush the long sides with cold water, then fold one of the long sides over the filling and the other side over the top of that.

15- Brush the short ends with cold water and fold them over the top, enclosing the filling.

16- Place pastry seam side down on a baking sheet and brush the top evenly with the remaining scrambled egg.

17- Bake in preheated oven until rich golden brown (30 minutes).

18- Slice pastry diagonally into 1.

19- 5" long pieces and serve as an appetizer or with soup.