Michelle Darmody: Ways to make the classic pasty — and the mistakes to avoid

Our nearest neighbour has a long history of turnover pastries, which started off as the preserve of the wealthy, and were then adopted by working families. 

Pasties, a filling encased in a crisp pastry, are prevalent in many cultures and there are endless ways to combine savoury ingredients before stuffing them into the pastry. 

Our nearest neighbour has a long history of turnover pastries, which started off as the preserve of the wealthy, and were then adopted by working families.