However, there was one item that managed to survive, from the early Cornish mining days through the collapse of mining in the U.P., and is in many ways is the symbol of this region—the pasty.

Rick Stein’s perfect Cornish pasty: buttery, flaky pastry with a well-seasoned filling of steak, potatoes, swede and onions. To make the pastry, sift the flour and salt into a bowl, add half the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Made with a golden pastry enveloping a tender beef and vegetable filling, Cornish pasties have humble origins. Originated as a portable lunch for workers and ...

It means any product sold as a Cornish pasty must be made in Cornwall, to the genuine recipe A Cornish pasty must have 12.5% meat and at least 25% vegetable content The industry employs more than ...

Try the Hairy Biker's recipe for a classic steak pasty - these are great to make ahead for a party or picnic. For the pastry, pulse the flour, baking powder, salt, butter and egg yolk in a food ...