English Steak & Kidney Pie

In this video I show you how to make the best Steak & Kidney Pie you've ever tasted. Coming from Yorkshire in the North of England where, together with Lancashire also in the North of England they make the finest savoury pies in the whole world. The recipe is a simple one, no fancy ingredients, no exotic herbs or spices, just down-to earth everyday items that produce a most extraordinary finished product you will love.
Ingredients:
For the filling
750g beef (cubed in 2.5cm) I use chuck/crop steak see my tips below
300g beef kidney (cubed in 2.5cm)
1 medium sized onion chopped
50g beef dripping see my tips below
500ml beef stock (fresh, carton or a made up stock cube are all OK)
Sprig of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Flour for coating the meat.
Salt, pepper and mustard powder
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
For the pastry
500g plain flour
125g lard
125g butter or margarine
1 level tsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
85g cold water see my tips below
My Hints & Tips
I always use beef from the front end of the animal because it has a nice amount of fat which gives you flavour (NO Fat NO Flavour).
Also I use Beef dripping when I'm cooking beef, but you can substitute lard or any oil you prefer.
As for the beef stock, in the video I use fresh beef stock, but you can use shop bought or make up a beef stock cube, use whatever you have to hand.
You will also notice the absence of vegetables in my recipe with the exception of an onion, this is because I want to taste the full flavour of the beef and kidney, you can always serve vegetables on the side if you so wish.
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[@clivethorneycroft9357]

Thank you for this traditional recipe. I just made it for my Egyptian family. They were greatly impressed and happy to share in the Yorkshire heritage. Greetings from Cairo.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

My pleasure Clive😊, Thank you for watching. Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@deirdrelewis1454]

Mr Paul, you’ve just made me very nostalgic! I still have a couple of bone handled knives like yours which I inherited from my dad! Also, my mom made steak and kidney pies when I was a kid. I’m now 72 years old.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Deirdre, thanks for your comment. I'm 75 and the knives you see in the video were in use in my fathers shop when I started there when I was 15 The knives were made in Sheffield, South Yorkshire by The Viners cutlery company and I still have the whole canteen of cutlery they came from and it's dated 1924.

[@rebeccawhite2402]

@@MrPaulsPantry Ha ha, funny you should mention the knife, I was thinking the exact same thing. I have a set which were my mothers and I remember using them as a young child. Thank you Paul for a bit of history with date as I have always wondered what year they were made in.

[@thursbmx]

Hi Paul, my mother worked for Joseph Rogers on Pond Hill, Sheffield as an Etcher. I also grew up with yellow handled cutlery. BTW just spent New Year's Eve doing the filling for Steak and Kidney pies tomorrow. Happy New Year mate.👍

[@kimquiggle259]

I Look Forward To Making . Thank You For Sharing.

[@taddarita75]

Dear Paul thank you so much for these traditional english recipes. Original english food is so good but few known worldwide. Greatings from Italy!

[@phoenixrising914]

Brings back so many memories...... was my favorite thing my mother made... she used to keep the kidney on one side and the beef on the other for those who didn't want kidney... and she would slice potatoes very thinly and put on top of the meat before covering with the dough.... Thanks for this!!!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi, I'm pleased it brought back happy memories. I like the idea od sliced potato because Meat & Potato pie is one of my all time favourites.

[@ralphrowlands3902]

Absolutely beautiful. Looks delicious. Thanks for posting

[@francoispaulin8469]

Magnifique et certainement délicieux. Merci pour la recette.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Vous êtes le bienvenu François, merci d'avoir regardé et commenté.

[@user-ej2bt4ki3d]

Hello from Australia. I tried making this recipe using Ox kidneys and it was delicious. Great memories. 🥧🥧

[@christinebotsford1315]

🇨🇦 I absolutely love steak & kidney pie! Almost impossible to get it here unless I make it myself. I am so delighted to have found you. Thank you so very much! I can’t wait to go to the butcher’s tomorrow to get what I need. ❤Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you for your comment, I hope you enjoy the pie.

[@brianartillery]

Perfect. I'm making one, even if it's only me who eats it - the other grown ups in my home won't eat offal. They lose. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are so welcome Brian and I hope you enjoy it (ALL of it!)

[@pamelataylor3537]

My mum used to make steak and kidney pudding, it was so awesome but I’ve never tried using suet. I’ve always just made steak and kidney pies and they are beautiful. Mine are a little different from yours but I’m definitely going to try and make my next pies like yours cos they looked so nice and they’ve made me so hungry, think I’ll be trying them very soon, I can’t wait.

[@Celticman1961]

Ive been living in Germany for the last 30 year and really miss Steak and Kidney Pie. Once when I asked for beef kidney, the butcher said, 'What ? thats dog food !!' So I gave her a small 'woof' went somewhere else :-) Now I have found a sympathetic butcher who is going to get me some beef kidney for next week. Thanks for the film -

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're so welcome Michael, Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@Celticman1961]

@@MrPaulsPantry Just to let you know, I just went shopping to pick up my order of steak and kidney - the butcher here in Germany told me that as he normally throws the kidney away, I could have it for free :-) How amazing is that ?

[@mogadsh]

I visited Yorkshire 18 months ago and I've been dreaming of eating another steak and kidney pie ever since. Your video inspired me to take the leap and make them, and they've turned out perfect. Thank you so much. Everyone, this recipe is PERFECT AS IS, don't change a thing when you first make it.

[@GolDreadLocks]

Thank you so very much Mr. Paul for answering my request for this recipe! You have made my day! My dad used to make this, and since he 's gone, well, you know...., so this recipe is dear to me. I am excited to be able to pass this tradition onto MY kids now! I'll let you know how it turns out! Much appreciation!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching. Stay safe.

[@ianm2170]

I just followed this simple recipe; my family were impressed. As a personal choice, I put it under the broiler for 5 minutes at the end, to crisp up the top, but the base recipe is perfection, and so clearly explained. Thank you.

[@alexhaywood9706]

My father grew up in a family butcher shop in Bradford and he always liked steak and kidney pies, now I can try being here in British Columbia.

[@Megan66666]

Thanks for your help. I don't like meat but I wanted to make this for my Dad, he's so excited he used to make this with his mum. I hope he notices the smell when he walks in the door ! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope he enjoys it.Thanks for watching and taking the tine to comment too

[@heatherlinton5057]

Thank you so much Mr. Paul for an authentic BRITISH delicacy 👍👍👍👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇿🇦

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're welcome Heather. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate that. I hope you had Happy Christmas and wish you a better New Year (2021). Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking.

[@angelacoynegallears9545]

Thankyou for reminding everyone that beautiful pies of all kinds are made all over England, and Wales, and Scotland, not just in YORKSHIRE. My Irish Grandma made the best steak and kidney pie I've ever tasted. Please don't give Yorkshire all the credit for pies.

[@beautifulmaniac2019]

As i was also from Yorkshire this brings back happy memories for me. Ive been looking for a great pie recipe again and yours is very easy to follow and to keep up with, thank you, going to make this at weekend :)

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy and thanks for taking the time to comment. Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@ijeoo1]

Nothing as delicious as steak and kidney pie. I'd love to try out your recipe

[@MrPaulsPantry]

That's good, what's the holdup? Make it and enjoy it and thanks for watching.Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@SeansMusicVault]

I have my pie filling cooling in the fridge right now. I can't wait to serve them up. Mister Paul, you are a treasure indeed!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you, do please let me know it goes.

[@SeansMusicVault]

@@MrPaulsPantry It turned out wonderfully! Of course, I had a wonderful teacher! Many thanks! 🥮

[@roisinroisin7786]

Fantastic recipe Mr Paul, thanks a million! I almost got a round of applause, it turned out so delicious! All the best and stay healthy!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Rosei, Thank you so much for your valuable feedback, I really do appreciate it. All the best to you from Spain and you stay safe too. . For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@roisinroisin7786]

Thank you Mr Paul, greetings from Down Under as well. I am hooked, all the delicious things from Blighty that I cannot get here, I have to make myself, with your help of course, best wishes! 💫⭐️ You are a star master baker, thank you again.

[@claudiahernandez5213]

Watching you from mexico I visited Hull, back on 2014… and i totally loved the food. Specially this pie 🥧😋

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Claudia, when I lived in the UK I was only 1 hour drive from Hull. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@brianeckersley3688]

Looks very good,I will have a go this weekend,many thanks

[@heatherlinton5057]

The crackling sound of that pie crust as you cut into it is delightful. 👌 Will certainly be making use of your pastry recipe 👍🇿🇦

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Greetings from Granada, Spain. I hope you enjoy it Heather. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@ronthornton2583]

I have just made this wonderful steak and kidney pie filling. It turned out fantastic. Will let it cool overnight, before encasing it in pastry. Thank you Mr. Paul.🙂🙂

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Ron, thank you so much for taking ythe time to give your feedback, it really is appreciated

[@S-O-T]

Absolutely fantastic ❤️😎 I'm going to make some tomorrow 😃 Thx for making video

[@patriciagimay9195]

Thanking you so very much MR Paul.Patricia

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're welcome Patricia

[@adiechilds6620]

I have just followed your S&K recipe step by step. And I'd just like to say a BIG, BIG Thank you. The pies I made were beautiful, the meat was lovely and tender and the taste was lovely. The pie was also lovely. Thanks again. A big thumbs-up

[@brettchapman8453]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching that. My mouth was watering when you cut open the pie. Thank you so much. I'm now going to buy the ingredients and make your pie

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy it Brett. Thinks for watching and taking the time to comment too.

[@ExoticBlue22]

Looks absolutely divine! I really enjoyed watching the video and love your voice over as well. Regards from Western Canada 🇨🇦

[@planecrazyish]

Love steak & kidney pie 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍, great work Mr Paul.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thanks for subscribing and for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@paulballinger7910]

Never made one before but have always wanted to so after watching your video i'm going to try ,,, fingers crossed lol

[@stevehamlett1183]

Proper pies,just like the old days,beef dripping not vegetable oil,plenty of kidney,you would think it was expensive the amount they use in the bakers these days,well done Mr Paul 👍

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You won't believe this, but just before reading your comment I was busy sorting out several small dishes of Beef dripping I had saved into one pot. I was very fortunate that my step father had 5 Pork butchers shops, so I did learn a lot about meat before I started baking. Thanks fir taking the time to comment Steve.

[@lukewhite428]

This is Amazing, there's nothing like making a Pie like this from Home.You make it look so easy, I'm going to attempt it over the Christmas time so hopefully it will work out OK for me. Thanks for this wonderful video and keep up the good work. PS Happy Christmas to you!!!!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Luke, I've been a baker for 60+ years and I still get a kick from making this pie, even though I live along, it's a little bit of effort for such a big taste. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate that. May I wish you a very Merry Christmas from Spain wherever you are Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking

[@billienomates1]

This is an awesome, proper, steak and kidney pie recipe. Many thanks for posting. I am a bit lazy so use ready to roll shortcrust pastry. Must try it with puff pastry

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy it, Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@kevinbarlow4930]

That looks like a really decent pie, going to have to give that a go 👍🏻

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thanks Kevin, if you do, please let me know how it went.

[@tonybr2469]

When you opened that pie I didn’t realise how much I was dribbling I’m making that one haha😊 thanks

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Tony, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching.

[@carlosmartineztoledano2433]

Ya he cenado hace hora y media, pero me comía uno con un vasito de vino ahora miiiismo oigan. By the way extraordinary recipe Sir congratulations one of this days I try to make it to my sons and grand sons

[@carlosmartineztoledano2433]

Please read THEESE days, bloody predictiv...

[@andrewurbanowski1666]

Thank you for the Goodness!!!Mmmmm😊

[@MrPaulsPantry]

my pleasure Andrew. Thank you for watching. You can see more of my recipes on my website at www.Mr-Pauls-Pantry.com

[@bobl.1044]

Hi from Bradford, Paul I must try this. I love steak and kidney pie

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Bob, it's been a few years since I was in Bradford, I think the last time was in 2003 when I flew from Spain to Manchester, then to Bradford to enter the Northern Butches Sausage ads Pork Pie competition, I think it was at the Ibis Hotel. I came in thetop 5 out of 320 entries. Thanks for watching

[@LazyCookPete]

A nice recipe for this classic English pie 😋🌟👍

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Yes, thank you Pete I appreciate your comments.

[@digitaltrix]

11:40 Don’t take a teaspoon out of your cutlery drawer - sound philosophy for cooking and life. Thank you Paul😊

[@ikyist]

I've eaten pies from all over England and the UK in general and the best place I've had the best pie is Northern Ireland. Mcattamneys butchers do I good one

[@rukhsanashaikh4018]

Looks delicious I am going to make them thanks 🙏

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You’re welcome Rukhsana😊. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@littlebrookreader949]

Hello from Mississippi! Liked and Subscribed! I loved the series Pie In The Sky and realized I’ve never eaten steak and kidney pie. Your pie looks delicious! A beautiful little pie! Good instructions! ❤️

[@R_I_D_E]

Nice video Mr Paul! Cheers for the shout out to Lancashire! I'm a scouser and pie fan myself

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi, I had a bakery in Leeds for many years before moving here to Granada, Spain 25 years ago and I alway recognised Yorkshire & Lancashire were the centres of the PIE UNIVERSE. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@jeangemmel7895]

This looks delish my friend, I don't do kidney but I love steak pie. Hope you're feeling more like yourself today xx Jean from Scotland.

[@cocinamalala4699]

Fantastic Pie and recipe. Thank you

[@MrPaulsPantry]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@kyywmescarcega3664]

Im from México!!! Its delicious!!! Thanks a lot. Congrats

[@johnperrry215]

Love it!

[@maximilianostanco724]

Me encanta como explicas!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Gracias por mirar y tomarse el tiempo para comentar.

[@a.a.epifanov]

Thank you

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're welcome

[@abhijitganguly5339]

THANK YOU MR.PAUL!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@elaine58100]

I'm on a pie mission! Do you have a recipe for a chicken and mushroom or a chicken and leek pie? Now the weather is turning dark and rainy here in the UK a comforting pie is just the thing! Thank you also for doing the Meat and Potato pie, very much appreciated. God Bless :)

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hello Elaine, Yes, go to my website www.mr-pauls-pantry.com and you will see a search box, type in what you're looking for there.

[@silykely1]

Looks wonderful!!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

It was!

[@andrewheyes5317]

Your simply fantastic my new friend

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thanks and welcome Andrew. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@geoffwilson1906]

Well done Mr P! A Master class. I would like your Pork pie seasoning recipe please.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Geoff, it's on my website at this link: mr-pauls-pantry.com/real-pork-pie-recipe/

[@NumberBC]

Legend

[@sharonclaridge]

The pies look delicious! I've not been great at making pies before as the pastry always gets a bit tough or it goes soggy etc but with all those great tips I'll give this one a try :)

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You can do it, just take your time and always make sure everything is to hand before you start, that's most important. Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@robertclare77]

Super, making these today.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy Robert and do send a photo via my Facebook page if you can, we would all love to see them. Thanks

[@26skogen]

Going to try this for the first time this week. I gots fresh calf kidney this morning. If I like this I will be able to get more kidney very soon.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@26skogen]

@@MrPaulsPantry it was wonderful. I used calf kidneys and they were tender and flavorful. I am getting more kidneys from my rancher friend very soon so I can make it again. I will have a good supply after we are finished butchering the cows they need butchered. I help butcher and I get the kidneys and other meat. Win, win.

[@stephenday1520]

I will try this recipe looks yummy. One thing though, adding flour like you did is a rookie mistake. You are looking for lumpy gravy. Suggest putting the flour in a very small amount of Luke warm water dissolving the flour and then add it to the dish. No more lumps

[@jongjong1785]

Look so delicious

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you 😋 Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate that. May I wish you a very Merry Christmas from Spain wherever you are Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@jongjong1785]

Marry Christmas to you and your family too.

[@shazenmaire]

it looks amazing!!!!!!!!

[@floouk]

It looks absolutely amazing but my God! Allow that time and effort just for a pie. I don't think I'd have the patience. I'll come up to the bakery and buy some of yours.

[@MadMandyMooo]

lovely video thank you

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@missygilly9917]

Hello Mr. Paul, my Mom used to make these, but Mom can’t remember the recipe any longer. I think she used to make them in a smaller steel “cup” which she put in a pan of water to cook in the oven. Wrapped in a cloth napkin. Have you heard of that technique? They’re both from Lancashire. I’ve not found a way to replicate her recipe. I think this is pretty close, though. I seem to remember she used suet for her pastry. Do I ask the butcher for beef kidney? I don’t think I’ve seen that anywhere in the grocery story. Watching from Canada. Thank you for sharing

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi there, You're thinking of a Steak & Kidney Pudding not a pie. It was steamed not baked. You can see my recipe at this link: mr-pauls-pantry.com/steak-kidney-pudding/ and yes ask for Beef Kidney

[@missygilly9917]

Thank you so much! I’ve saved your recipe link & will try it. Appreciate you responding back. If I master the suet pastry, I’ll try dumplings for my stew. I make stew every week in Winter months.

[@ianluff9257]

Hi brilliant Videos, could you show us a Chicken and Mushroom Pie please 😊

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Ian, don't forget you can always search my channel at the top of my page. This is a link to my creamy chicken and mushroom filling: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5jEcqN8pMyjetk and this os a link to my recipe for Chicken and mushroom Pie: mr-pauls-pantry.com/creamy-chicken-and-mushroom-pie/ I hope these help. Thanks for watching.

[@preeti_ka]

Thank you Mr Paul for this great recipe 😊. Will you please make a video of soufflé pancakes?❤️

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi, I'll put it on my to-do-list, although it's quite long I'm afraid. Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@preeti_ka]

Mr. Paul's Pantry Sure! Much love to you and your family ❤️❤️

[@donnaregan9189]

Absolutely fabulous video and recipe ,I'm sat watching you with my four French bulldogs and we are ALL drooling.I love pies I believe they are a craft I can not seem to master.Unfortunately I have completely ceased buying them ,I recently tried Ocado Waitrose and M&S and they were all filth ( in my opinion) .They simply MUST hire a specific staff member whose job description is to add gristle and lumps of fat !!!! It drives me crazy.Maybe they need YOU to show them just how it's done,take care.

[@galupas]

Perfect, thankyou.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

You're welcome Frank. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@heathermuir2842]

Hi sir Mr Paul been thinking about u wondering if you are feeling better just rest up take care u are well loved. Xx Heather leeds 🇬🇧

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Heather, many thanks for your kind thoughts, I'm not doing too bad at present, still got the neck brace , next scan 20th and results 25th, so keeping my fingers crossed. xx

[@charleshallam3216]

That knife could tell a few stories, I'm sure!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Charles, I've used it in my bakery for years, in fact it's from a complete canteen of cutlery I have with was made in sheffield by the Viners Company 1n 1926. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@luckykazivlog8782]

Wow nice! 😍😋😋❤

[@CorneliusEscipio71]

Thank you for your time and effort. I love English pies!. I'm going to give it a try but beef dripping is not easy to find in Spain, any valid substitute?

[@robertclare77]

Making this today for tonight’s dinner, can’t wait, it smells awesome already.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hope you enjoy it Robert. Do please let us know how it goes.

[@Axis_Of_Evil]

I remember when I was young we could buy steak and kidney pies in our grocery store. Unfortunatly I haven't seen any in decades. Even organ meats aren't as easy to buy these days either.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

That's similar here in Spain in the supermarkets, but independent butchers usually have or get what you want.

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I made this for my Dad today, I don’t know how it tastes though because I left before it had cold down.

[@tedjones9414]

if your a connoisseur of pies please show us how to make a Welsh, Scottish and an Irish steak and kidney pie

[@elizabethburleson7155]

Perfect

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Thank you for watching Elizabeth and for taking the time to comment, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/

[@davesmith4413]

yummy guvnor

[@Bootneckrm]

Hi Paul looks just like we used to getting home from the fish and chip shops before Phukers came into being, meant to ask you if you’ve ever heard of hotcakes as a young child my mother used to get them from a man with a bicycle with hot box on it, used to deliver every night about 4 o’clock it was a non-crispy floury bap type thing which was still hot when delivered we cut them open then sit round and have them for tea with some margarine in those days, but they were absolutely delicious. Any thoughts. Please let me know, great videos very simple which is best for me with thanks, Rick

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Rick, Although as a kid I heard of Hot Cakes but as we were travellers stopping in the leafy lanes of the UK we didn't see anyone selling them. From what people have told me over the years they sound like a Barm Cake and the saying " Sold like hot cakes" came from them as they could only carry a small amount or they would go cold, so more often than not they were sold out very quickly. Sorry I can't be more help.

[@Bootneckrm]

@@MrPaulsPantry hi Paul, yes, they’re sort of very soft, and flowery as I said delivered by men on bicycles with a hot box on the front, my father was an electrical engineer who worked on nuclear power stations all around the country, so we travel in a caravan, moving from site to site, every 18 months, more often than not travellers would join us on the site so I spend my youth playing the travellers children good times. Thanks for the reply, Rick

[@user-pw2dq4lf2p]

Hello Mr Paul. I just found you today. To say that I am very happy about that would be an understatement! I recognised your accent right away as I spent two years in Yorkshire (Pontefract area) as a teenager. I have a question about the steak and kidney pie. After you added the beef broth the mixture looked very liquid. How/when does it change into a nice thick gravy like you have in your pie? Also, I have a question/request: when I lived in Yorkshire I used to eat the most wonderful custard pies. Do you have a recipe and demonstration for them? If so I would be eternally grateful. Thank you.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi There, such a coincidence, just before we came to Spain, many years ago, we were living in Hemsworth, just a few miles up the road from Pontefract. As for the gravy, well it's because during the long cooking process as the liquid evaporates the gravy thickens, also don''t forget, the filling has to get completely COLD before it goes into the pastry, so it's even thicker then. I hope this helps. NOW for the Custard pie (no such thing) anything without a lid is a TART (Custard Tart) I don't have a video as yet, but it's on my to-do-list. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking .

[@user-pw2dq4lf2p]

@@MrPaulsPantry Yes, Mr. Paul, of course you are correct re: custard tart not custard pie. I could eat one right now if I had the chance!

[@MrPaulsPantry]

@@user-pw2dq4lf2p Hello M Custard tart Video now on my channel at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaTClJ2ag9GXatE

[@user-pw2dq4lf2p]

@@MrPaulsPantry Hello Mr. Paul, I just watched the video. Thank you very much for this and I look forward to trying your recipe.

[@colleen4574]

My recipe came from England handed down generations. I like this recipe but I've never added onion, I use carrots. I cut the kidney very small, 1/2 the size of the sirloin steak and don't add them until steak is 85% done, usually 60 min. on 350, then another 30 min. I have never used stock either for that matter, just water and a little red wine.. It makes it's own gravy.

[@LO-qh9qs]

Thanks, can you do a Sheppard's pie.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

I do have a recipe for a Cottage pie on my website, change the meat for lamb for a Shepherds Pie. mr-pauls-pantry.com/cottage-pie-recipe/ Hope this helps.

[@patonspaper6715]

I've never used pie plates like the ones you use...the small ones. What size should I be looking for?

[@patriciagimay9195]

Hi Mr Paul, did You make the beef stock ? If yes do you have a récipé to make it? Thanking you Patricia

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Yes, I make all my own stock in large batches and freeze it in half litre portions. I don't have a recipe on my website but this link is from my private notes > mr-pauls-pantry.com/beef-stock-private-notes/

[@deborahandrews9728]

Hello Mr. Paul, I have a question about the kidney portion of this pie. Many years ago I attempted to make a steak and kidney pie, but the smell of the kidneys was so strong, I had to abandon my dish. Since then I've tried to learn what I can do to prep the kidneys. Is there something that I may have missed? If I remember correctly, I cleaned the kidneys of anything other than the kidneys themselves. Thank you so much for your advice in this area.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

This can sometimes happen depending how the animal has been reared, the worst are Pig Kidneys. In the bakery we always washed them well in cold water the left them to soak in cold milk for several hours before use. I hope this helps.

[@deborahandrews9728]

@@MrPaulsPantry thank you so much! I believe the ones I had were indeed pig kidneys. I will give this a try with something else other than pig kidneys, hopefully lamb.

[@angelacoynegallears9545]

I've always used half the amount of kidney to beef, as kidney is very strong. I always cut the kidney into much smaller pieces so you just get a hint of kidney rather than a huge mouthful, which can be very off putting.

[@Canalcoholic]

Our local butcher only ever seems to sell pigs’ kidneys, and I find that a little goes a long way.

[@raytandy8142]

Fantastic thank you , can the unbaked pies be kept in the freezer and baked from frozen , thanks again Ray

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hi Ray. I'm afraid I've never tried it as we always baked these fresh daily in the bakery, sorry. You could try but it will probably be trial and error as far as the baking time is concerned, depending on the size of your pie

[@paulinemoverley107]

How thick did you open the pastry for the steak and kidney pie. Thank you Pauline

[@helendavies1469]

Did you coat the kidney as well?

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Yes Helen

[@gracegrace9166]

Hi Mr Paul I really enjoyed this video and I wanted to ask if I can substitute the meat filling for vegetables or add vegetables to the meat filling? thank you for sharing lovely videos 🤗

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Sorry, you can't make a Steak & Kidney Pie without meat. This is a traditional recipe and I've never tried to change it. f you add vegetables to the meat then you'll compromise the beef flavour. May I suggest you search for a different recipe. Visit my Website mr-pauls-pantry.com/ For more recipes. Stay safe and keep cooking

[@gracegrace9166]

@@MrPaulsPantry awww... thank you 😊

[@probablygraham]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm snake and pygmy pie.

[@bigblue1972]

hi brilliant ,can i use bay leaf powdern ? i shall only put in a wee pinch

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Yes, absolutely, I only use fresh because I'm lucky enough to have two Bay Trees in my garden. Thanks for watching.

[@Saffron-sugar]

What temperature do you cook it

[@elaine58100]

Looks amazing! Not had steak & kidney pie for a long time. So will give your recipe a go. Just like me you weigh water. Those measuring jugs are just useless and inaccurate. Could I just ask about the fat for the pastry. You used half and half, is this because it gives a better result or is that years ago it was cheaper to do half and half? I use all butter for my pastry, and it has a lovely flavour.

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hello Elaine, NO, years ago in the bakery we always used ALL Lard because it's a much better shortening than butter or Margarine. I'll let you into a secret, I personally use all lard myself even today 60+ years on. Half & Half gives both good shortening and flavour. Hope this helps.

[@elaine58100]

Thank You so much Mr Paul I will certainly try half butter/lard next time I make my pie pastry. I just love the old-fashioned way of cooking and I am always searching for recipes. Proper food in my opinion. Good food can't be rushed and takes time to do, but always worth it in the end. Unlike the fast rubbish that is around today. Do you have a recipe for good old-fashioned meat and potato? Also you look like the kind of gentleman who would love good old-fashioned sage and onion with his Sunday Roast - would you happen to have a recipe for stuffing? My mum always used Paxo - and I know people will roll their eyes at it. But it is good as a base to start with and then add extra things to it, like fresh sage and gently cook some onions to add to it. By the way your Scotch Pies look delicious too :) Great tip to leave the pastry over-night!!

[@Mike_5]

Technically the Scotch love their Pies

[@donpepe90]

I have only ever used kidney as dog food and in that case the house stank of urine as I boiled it. The second boil the urine had went away. I am afraid to cook with kidney because of the urine. What are your thoughts on this concern?

[@carolhoward2163]

I have just subscribed to your channel, Mr Paul could I ask where you got the inner foil pie cases from please I have the metal ones like yours but can’t seem to find the foil ones to fit inside like yours? The pies look delicious😋

[@MrPaulsPantry]

Hello Carol, they are a left-over from my bakery and just using them up, although here in Spain I can buy quite a selection of foil dishes in the supermarkets. In the bakery we had them made to fit whatever tins we were using just to make it easier for the customer to carry home. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment and also for subscribing, I do appreciate that. For more of my recipes go to my website at : mr-pauls-pantry.com/