woolton pir

This recipe became one of the most famous in the war. Lord Woolton, Minister for Food, promoted it as a healthy meal choice. Alas though, it never really took off with the British public. Even with rationing and meagre portions, most people felt it was a step too far. The recipe became a wartime joke, even rhymes were made up about it.

Ingredients

For the pie:

• 1lb (450g) of diced potatoes
• 1lb (450g) cauliflower
• 1lb (450g) swede
• 1lb (450g) carrots
• 3 or 4 spring onions or some sliced onion
• 1 teaspoonful of vegetable extract;
• 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
• chopped parsley

For the pastry:
This pastry uses only flour and lard (no sugar or egg) for 6oz (170g) of pastry

• 4 oz (113.4g) of wholemeal flour
• 2 oz (56.7g) lard

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• Weighing scales
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Teaspoon
• Tablespoon
• Saucepan
• Pie dish
• Bowl
• Rolling pin