Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Recipe is a cheesy and rustic vegetarian pie, which uses mature Cheddar and waxy potatoes. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour.

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Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Ingredients

For the Pastry:

• 125g plain flour
• 125g wholemeal flour
• 150g cold butter, diced
• 1 free-range egg, beaten

For the Filling:

• 400g waxy potatoes, diced
• 300g carrots, diced
• 50g turnips, diced
• 200g small broccoli florets
• 15g butter
• 2 onions, thickly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 175g mature Cheddar, coarsely grated
• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 50ml milk or water
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 200ml double cream
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Recipe

1. Make the pastry: Pulse both flours, butter, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the egg and just enough cold water to bring the dough together. Shape into a ball, wrap, and chill.
2. Parboil the vegetables: Bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and turnips. Cook for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain and let cool.
3. Cook onions and garlic: Melt butter in a frying pan, add onions with a pinch of salt, and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then let cool.
4. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine cooled vegetables, 100g of the Cheddar, parsley, and the cooled onions and garlic.
5. Line the tin: Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line a 20cm deep pie dish or cake tin. Spoon in the vegetable mixture.
6. Add the cream mixture: Whisk the milk (or water) with mustard, then stir into the cream. Season lightly. Pour the mixture over the filling, then top with remaining Cheddar.
7. Bake the pie: Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C Fan). Bake for 40–45 minutes until the pastry is crisp and the top is golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• What pastry is best for Homity pie? A mix of plain and wholemeal flour gives the crust a nutty, hearty flavor.
• Can I make it gluten-free? Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend and check your mustard and cream are GF too.
• What can I substitute for cream? Use single cream or a thick plant-based alternative.
• How to store leftovers? Cool completely, refrigerate, and reheat in the oven for best texture.
• Can I make it ahead of time? Yes, assemble and refrigerate before baking, or bake and reheat.

What To Serve With Homity Pie

This hearty vegetarian pie goes well with fresh, light sides:

• Mixed green salad
• Steamed green beans
• Tomato chutney
• Pickled beetroot
• Buttered peas

How To Store Homity Pie

Refrigerate: Store cooled slices in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

Freeze: Freeze fully baked slices for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.

Homity Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 490 kcal
• Total Fat: 29g
• Saturated Fat: 17g
• Carbohydrates: 44g
• Protein: 16g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 450mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use different vegetables?
Yes, leeks, spinach, or sweet potatoes make great substitutions.

Is Homity pie suitable for freezing?
Yes, freeze baked slices and reheat in the oven for best results.

What’s the origin of Homity pie?
It’s a traditional British vegetarian pie believed to have been created by the Women’s Land Army during WWII.

Can I add protein?
Chickpeas or cooked lentils can be added for extra protein.

Do I have to blind-bake the crust?
Not for this recipe, as the filling is not overly wet and the crust bakes thoroughly.

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• Hairy Bikers Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Easy Tarte Tatin Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Braising Steak Recipe