Easy as pie
A homemade pie is very cheering but can be a bit time-consuming. This version is quicker but no less showstopping!
Serves 4
● 400–500g block puff pastry (not ready-rolled)
● 50g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
● ½ tbsp light olive oil
● 240g smoked back bacon, cut into 2cm strips
● 50g butter
● 3 leeks, trimmed and sliced, using as much of the green as you can, then washed
● 400g broccoli, broken into bite-size florets, stalk trimmed and chopped, too
● 1 egg, beaten
● Poppy or sesame seeds, or some dried thyme
● 1 tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard
● 450ml milk
● Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 240˚C/220˚C fan/gas mark 9 and, at the same time, heat a baking sheet. Roll the
