Robin's Recipe: Old, Cheese, Tomato & Onion Pie

Old Ale features in Robin's latest recipe, a delicious Old, Cheese, Tomato and Onion Pie. Enjoy whilst sitting in front of a roaring fire on a cold winter evening. 

Cheese Pastry: 

• 8oz Plain Flour 
• Salt & Pepper 
• 1/4 tsp English Mustard Powder
• 3oz Butter 
• 4oz Grated Cheddar Cheese 
• 2-3 tbsp Old Ale 

1. Place ingredients in a mixing bowl, rub in butter and cheese.
2. Add Old Ale to form a firm dough.
3. Place in fridge. 

Filling: 

• Knob of Butter 
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil 
• 4 Large Onions (sliced) 
• 4 Tomatoes 
• 6oz Grated Cheddar Cheese 
• 2 Cloves of Garlic 
• Salt & Pepper 
• Paprika 
• Fresh Rosemary and Basil (chopped) 
• 1 tsp of Worcester sauce
• 1 tsp of Old Ale 

1. Fry onions and garlic until soft. 
2. Divide pastry into two and roll out, line a pie dish with half.  
3. Layer cheese, onion, tomatoes and repeat. 
4. Season layers with herbs, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. 
5. Finish with a layer of cheese. 
6. Place on pastry lid, glaze with milk, decorate with leaves/shapes from left over pastry. 
7. Bake for 35 minutes, gas mark 6-7 until golden. Serve hot or cold with a glass or two of Old. 

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