Leek Pie Recipe

Serves 6

Cook the leeks. Slice the leeks and sauté them in hot oil for 10 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Make the pastry. Divide the pastry into two equal parts and roll them into 25cm circles.
Make the sauce. Mix together the cream, mustard, chopped thyme and grated nutmeg. Add this to the leek mixture.
Make the pie. Place the leek mixture in the centre of one of the pastry circles leaving a 1cm space around the edges. Brush the edge with water and place the other pastry circle on top. Press the edges firmly together and make vertical cuts along the two edges with a sharp knife.
Bake. Brush the pie with the beaten egg yolk and bake in the oven at 220C for 35 minutes until the pie has risen and is golden brown.