Cupcake-Tin Pork Pies

Directions

1. 1.

   1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2.

   2. Grease two 6-cup muffin tins with butter.

3. 3.

   3. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients but the dough and 1 tablespoon of the eggs; refrigerate.

4. 4.

   4. Unroll the dough and cut out twelve 4-inch circles with a biscuit cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.

5. 5.

   5. Reroll the scraps, then cut out 12 more 2-inch circles.

6. 6.

   6. Line the bottoms and sides of the tins with the 4-inch rounds.

7. 7.

   7. Divide the filling evenly among the cups. Press the 2-inch rounds on top, pinching the edges together to seal.

8. 8.

   8. Poke a hole in the center of each pie.

9. 9.

   9. Brush with the reserved egg and bake until the tops are browned and puffed slightly, 30 to 35 minutes.

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    10. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing the pies. Serve warm.