Ham Potato And Onion Pie

Ingredients

• 1 quart diced potatoes
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 cup ice-cold water
• Fresh baked ham, cut into neat pieces
• 2 cups highly seasoned gravy

Method

1. 1 Dice potatoes and chop onions. Boil in water until tender, then drain.
2. 2 Sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Rub in shortening, then mix with ice water to form dough.
3. 3 Roll out pastry and line a shallow pan. Layer potatoes, onions, and ham, seasoning between layers.
4. 4 Add a second layer of potatoes, season, and pour in gravy. Top with crust, seal edges, and brush with water.
5. 5 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for one hour.