Pumpkin “Envelope’ Pies

With Thanksgiving just round the corner and pumpkin being in season it is a great time to enjoy the variety of dishes you can make using this wonderful ingredient. Today I want to share one of my all time favorites: it is easy and fast recipe that allows you to make it in volume practically in no time - just perfect for throwing a party or having all your big family over for Thanksgiving. 

The original recipe is called ‘pumpkin envelopes’ but in fact it is a small individual-size covered pie.

Pumpkin ‘envelope’ pies

Ingredients (make app. 8):

• 1 lb (500g) pumpkin
• 10.5 oz (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 3.5 oz (100 g) butter
• 3 eggs
• 2 garlic gloves
• 1 cup water
• salt, pepper

Directions:

1. Beat up the eggs, add half of the melter butter, flour and salt. Mix well. 
2. Add 1 cup of water water and make dough (it should be stiff).
3. Grate pumpkin.
4. Mince garlic.
5. Mix grated pumpkin, minced garlic, salt, pepper and the rest of the butter. 
6. Roll out the dough and cut circles of a tea cup plate size.
7. Place app. 2 tbs of pumkin stuffing in the middle of each dough circle and cover like an envelope. Make sure the ends fixed well.
8. Place on a greased tray and cover with beaten up eggs.
9. Bake at 350F (180C) for 15-20 min.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Happy Holiday Season!