Forfar Bridies (Recipe) (2024)

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Can you freeze Forfar bridies? ›

'Forfar Bridies' may also be sold frozen raw for later baking (at temperatures of 210 degrees Celsius).

The filling of a bridie consists of minced steak, butter, and beef suet seasoned with salt and pepper. It is sometimes made with minced onions. Before being baked, the bridie's filling is placed on pastry dough, which is then folded into a semi-circular shape; finally, the edges are crimped.

The name “Bridie” has two possible origins. One is that the name comes from Maggie Bridie of Glamis who sold them at Buttermarket and the other is that the horseshoe shape made them lucky to serve at weddings and took the name from the bride.

While Cornish pasties are made with shortcrust pastry, most bridies are made with flaky pastry. Though bridies in Forfar are also made with shortcrust pastry, they tend to be a little softer. Unlike pasties, bridies do not contain potatoes - they are filled with minced steak, beef suet, and sometimes onions.

Supplied chilled. Store at < 5°C. Suitable for freezing. Freeze on day of purchase and use within 3 months.

The Famous Forfar Bridie. They originated in the early part of the 19th century. One story of their origin is that they were made for wedding meals (the Brides' meal) hence the horseshoe shape (for luck). Another story is that they were made by Margaret Bridie from Glamis, who sold them at the Buttermarket in Forfar.

SUITABLE FOR EATEN HOT OR COLD.

Also known as mutton pies, these have a very long history. In the middle ages, they were frowned upon by the Scottish church, viewed as luxurious, decadent English-style food.

The town is traditionally identified with the Forfar Bridie, a meat pastry snack. A recipe for the Forfar bridie was featured in "Maw Broon's Cookbook". Another feature of the town is the Forfar Loch Country Park, which is visited by locals as a walking venue.

How many calories are in a forfar bridie? ›

Since 2011, the Cornish Pasty has enjoyed protected status under Protected Food Names legislation; so only a pasty made to a specific recipe in Cornwall can be called a “Cornish Pasty”.

Article 54 of the UK-EU Brexit withdrawal agreement includes provision for food intellectual property, including Cornish pasties. This is because - in 2011 - the Cornish pastie was given EU protected status.

"Oggy" is a slang term for a Cornish pasty derived from its Cornish language name, "hogen", and was used by local Cornish sailors throughout Cornwall as well as at the Devonport Dockyard in reference to pasty sellers who stand outside the gates.

Store pinwheels in an airtight freezer-safe storage container and store for up to 1 month.

Use a firm waxy potato such as Maris Peer or Wilja. A floury potato will disintegrate on cooking. Cornish pasties freeze well. It's best to freeze them after glazing but before baking.

Homemade puff pastry can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen for up to a month. If you're picking up a pack of the frozen stuff at the supermarket, just pop that box right in the freezer.

Peel and slice a sweet potato into chunks, then boil for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain and let them cool completely. Transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Store for up to 6 months in the freezer.