Sausage Plait
225g (8oz) Shortcrust Pastry
225g (8oz) Sausage Meat
50g (2oz) Mushrooms
2 Tomatoes
1 Small Onion
1 Egg, beaten
Pinch Mixed Herbs
Salt and Pepper
Pre-heat oven to 200°C; 400°F: Gas 6
Chop the tomatoes, mushrooms and onion and mix with the sausage meat and herbs.
Roll out the pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle 12 inches by 9 inches and place on a greased backing tray.
Arrange the filling along the centre of the pastry.
Cut the pastry into ½ inch strips at an angle, either side of the filling.
Fold the pastry strips, alternately, over the mixture to look like a plait.
Brush with beaten egg and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Serves 4.
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