Lunch Meat Pies – Lunch Meat Pies Recipe – How to Prepare Lunch Meat Pies

Lunch Meat Pies – Lunch Meat Pies Recipe – How to Prepare Lunch Meat Pies

Lunch meat pies are a delicious type of pastry that can be served for breakfast alongside a hot cup of tea. They are known for their unique taste and high calorie content, providing energy throughout the day. This recipe is easy to prepare and takes only 30 minutes to make, serving eight people.

Main Ingredients for Preparing Lunch Meat Pies:

 

For the Dough:

• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of powdered milk
• 1 tablespoon of instant dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of oregano
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 cup of warm water

For the Filling:

• 1 packet of lunch meat (luncheon)
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup of sliced olives
• ½ cup of pizza sauce
• 1 cup of fresh basil leaves

For Frying:

• A generous amount of sunflower oil

How to Prepare Lunch Meat Pies:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a stand mixer bowl, add 2½ cups of flour, powdered milk, instant yeast, salt, baking powder, oregano, and sugar. Attach the paddle and mix on medium speed for 1 minute to combine the ingredients.
   • Gradually add the egg, then the oil and water, while keeping the mixer running on medium speed for several minutes until a smooth, soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add the remaining flour until the dough reaches the right consistency.
   • Let the mixer run on low speed for an additional 2 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
   • Remove the dough from the mixer, place it in an oiled bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until it doubles in size.

2. Shape the Dough:

   • On a floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Use a biscuit cutter to cut the dough into an even number of circles.
   • Spread a small amount of pizza sauce on half of the dough circles, being careful to distribute it evenly. Place a slice of lunch meat on top, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then add sliced olives and fresh basil leaves.
   • Cover each prepared circle with another dough circle, sealing the edges well by pressing firmly to ensure the pies don’t open during frying.

3. Fry the Pies:

   • Heat a generous amount of sunflower oil in a large pan over high heat until the oil is very hot.
   • Fry the pies in batches, cooking them until they turn light golden on one side, then flip them over to cook the other side. Be careful not to burn them.
   • Once done, remove the pies from the oil and place them on parchment paper to drain any excess oil.

4. Serve:

   • Arrange the lunch meat pies on a serving plate and serve them hot.

Enjoy these delicious and crispy lunch meat pies with your family or guests!