Originated as a portable lunch for workers and notably miners, everything in a pasty — from the pastry dough to its fillings — is made to withstand a journey underground without falling apart.

Teddywedgers (a name inspired by the “Teddy Boys” moniker given to miners) has been serving pasties in Madison since 1976.

Unwrap the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured ... Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Bake the pasties for 1 hour, turning the tray around after 30 minutes so they brown evenly.

While the dough is resting, make the filling ... twists along the edges and then fold the ends underneath. Put the pasties on the prepared baking tray and brush the tops with the beaten egg ...