Coronation Homity Pie

INGREDIENTS: PASTRY

• 200g plain flour
• 200g wholemeal flour
• 200g butter, cubed
• 2 eggs
• A pinch of salt

FILLING:

• 600g potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 leeks, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 150g Cheddar cheese, grated + extra for topping
• 6 tablespoons soft cheese
• Butter for frying
• Salt and pepper to season
• Fresh thyme

METHOD:

1. Grease a loose-bottomed flan or pie dish.
2. Make the pastry by mixing together the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the cold butter and either use a food processor or your fingertips to rub the flour and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add the beaten eggs and combine to create a dough.
4. Dust your work surface with a little flour, put the dough in the middle and sprinkle with flour. Roll out the pastry into a circle that’s slightly bigger than your flan dish and gently place inside. Chill in the fridge.
5. Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5.
6. To make the filling, boil your potatoes in a large saucepan until nearly cooked. Drain.
7. In a separate frypan, add the butter, then fry the onions and leeks until softened. Add the finely chopped garlic for another minute.
8. Scoop the soft cheese into the frypan, it will start to melt and coat the vegetables.
9. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl, add the potatoes and the grated Cheddar cheese. Gently mix, so as not to break up the potatoes too much.
10. Place all the mixture into your pastry lined flan dish and top with more grated cheese.
11. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until piping hot and golden brown on the top. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.