Hazelnut Miso Fig Hand Pies

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups
• salted butter, cold and cubed1 cup
• ice water6 tablespoons
• fine salt1/2 teaspoon
• fresh figs, chopped1 1/2 cups
• brown sugar3 tablespoons
• white miso paste1 tablespoon
• toasted hazelnuts, chopped1/2 cup
• egg yolk1
• milk1 tablespoon

Method

1. 1Pulse or rub flour and cold butter together until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, then add ice water and salt to make a rough dough.
2. 2Shape the dough into a disk, chill briefly, then roll it out and cut into circles or squares.
3. 3Cook figs, brown sugar, and miso in a small pan until thick and jammy, then stir in the hazelnuts.
4. 4Spoon filling onto half of the pastry pieces, leaving a border for sealing.
5. 5Brush edges with water, top with remaining pastry pieces, and crimp tightly with a fork.
6. 6Mix egg yolk and milk, brush over the tops, and cut a small steam vent in each pie.
7. 7Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 14 to 18 minutes until deeply golden and glossy.

Tips

• Let the filling cool before assembling so it does not melt the pastry.
• These are excellent warm, when the miso aroma is most subtle and balanced.

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