Sauerkraut and Bacon Pie

Posted 2017-07-12 by finy ⇒ follow

This was an unusual filling and I made it after reading sauerkraut is healthy!

I normally am not that fussed about sauerkraut, however it was delicious when teamed with crispy bacon, and a creamy sauce.

I have made my own pastry however you could use a bought one if you are in a hurry.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes plus chilling time
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients
For the pastry
150 g plain flour
¼ tsp salt
50 g butter, cold
About 75 ml water
For the filling
6 rashers short cut bacon, cut into strips
300 g cooked [link http://reviewclue.com.au/jar-of-sauerkraut-by-sandhurst/ sauerkraut], drained
150 g Gruyere cheese, diced (or a Swiss cheese)
For the sauce
200 ml milk
100 ml thickened cream
2 eggs
1½ tbsp plain flour
1½ tsp caraway seeds, or to taste
1 tsp salt

Method
For the pastry

Put the flour and salt in a bowl, and add the cut pieces of butter.

Rub the butter into the flour and it will be like breadcrumbs.

Add the water, not all at once, however do not knead the dough much.

Press the dough flat, cover and chill for about 30 minutes.

Roll it out on a lightly floured surface (I always do this with a wooden roller and some Glad Wrap over the dough, as it will not stick to the roller using this method).

Line a 28 cm pie tin with baking paper, and put this in and prick it with a fork.