The Cornish are so protective of their pasty, it was given Protected Geographical Indication Status by the EU in 2011. To qualify, a pasty must be made in Cornwall, have savoury pastry ...

Using a plate, carefully cut out four equal size circles around 18-20cm wide ... the top of the pastie to let the air escape. Place the pasties on a lined baking sheet and brush with the remaining ...

However, there was one item that managed to survive, from the early Cornish mining days through the collapse of mining in the U.P., and is in many ways is the symbol of this region—the pasty.

An curved arrow pointing right. Made with a golden pastry enveloping a tender beef and vegetable filling, Cornish pasties have humble origins. Originated as a portable lunch for workers and ...