
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). They may also be cooked in a moderate oven.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Chop cold roast chicken very fine
Put it into a saucepan, place it over the fire, moisten it with a little water and gravy, or a piece of butter
Season with salt and pepper
add a small tablespoonful of sifted flour dissolved in a little water
heat all through and remove from the fire to become cool
When cooled roll out some plain pie-crust quite thin, cut out in rounds as large as a saucer
wet the edge with cold water and put a large spoonful of the minced meat on one-half of the round
fold the other half over and pinch the edges well together
then fry them in hot drippings or fat a nice brown
They may also be cooked in a moderate oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Binding the chopped chicken with flour-thickened liquid creates a cohesive filling that won't leak during cooking. The dissolved flour gelatinizes when heated, forming a stable emulsion that holds moisture without becoming watery. Cooling the filling before assembly prevents steam from making the pastry soggy and allows the starch to set fully. Wetting the pastry edges activates gluten proteins, creating a stronger seal that withstands the pressure of frying or baking.
The chicken filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The assembled but uncooked turnovers can be frozen for up to 1 month on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag. Fry or bake from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to cooking time.
Store cooked turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and pastry crisps up. Avoid microwaving as it will make the crust soggy. Turnovers can also be frozen after cooking for up to 2 months; thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The chicken filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The assembled but uncooked turnovers can be frozen for up to 1 month on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag. Fry or bake from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to cooking time.
Store cooked turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and pastry crisps up. Avoid microwaving as it will make the crust soggy. Turnovers can also be frozen after cooking for up to 2 months; thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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