Once made, the pastry has to be moulded while it’s still warm, before the fat sets and the pastry becomes flaky and dry. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Don’t be daunted by the idea of using hot water crust pastry – the pie is moulded in a tin, which makes it very easy to put together. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Grease a 1kg/2lb 4oz ...