Hairy Bikers Homity Pie​ Recipe

This cheesy Hairy Bikers Homity Pie is made with waxy potatoes, carrots, turnips, tender broccoli florets, mature Cheddar, double cream, and a rustic wholemeal pastry crust. This recipe creates a creamy, comforting, savory vegetarian pie that feels like pure British pub comfort. Perfect for a cozy autumn supper or a hearty meat-free family dinner, the pie serves 4–6 people with generous slices.

Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Ingredients

For the Pastry:

• 125 g plain flour
• 125 g wholemeal flour
• 150 g cold butter, diced
• 1 free-range egg, beaten

For the Filling:

• 400 g waxy potatoes, diced
• 300 g carrots, diced
• 50 g turnips, diced
• 200 g small broccoli florets
• 15 g butter
• 2 onions, thickly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 175 g mature Cheddar, coarsely grated
• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 50 ml milk or water
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 200 ml double cream
• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Hairy Bikers Homity Pie

1. Blend the pastry: Pulse both flours, butter, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until crumb-like. Add the egg and just enough cold water for the dough to come together. Shape into a ball, wrap, and chill.
2. Par-boil the vegetables: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and turnips; cook 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes more until just tender. Drain and cool.
3. Soften onions & garlic: Melt butter in a frying pan, add onions plus a pinch of salt, and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes then remove from heat to cool.
4. Build the filling: In a bowl combine cooled vegetables, 100 g Cheddar, and parsley. Mix gently.
5. Line the tin: Roll out pastry and line a 20 cm deep pie dish or cake tin. Spoon in the vegetable mixture.
6. Add cream mixture: Whisk milk (or water) with mustard, then stir into cream. Lightly season and pour slowly over the filling. Scatter remaining Cheddar on top.
7. Bake: Pre-heat oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan) / 400 °F. Bake 40–45 minutes until pastry is crisp and cheese golden. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• Chill the pastry: Cold butter equals flaky layers; keep the dough chilled until rolling
• Par-boil, don’t fully cook: Slightly under-cooked veg stay intact and finish cooking in the pie, preventing a mushy center.
• Cool the filling: Adding hot veg can melt the butter in the crust and cause soggy pastry.
• Mustard boosts cheese flavor: A little Dijon sharpens the Cheddar and cuts richness.
• Let it rest: Ten minutes of resting sets the creamy filling for cleaner slices.

What To Serve Homity Pie

Pair slices with crisp green salad leaves tossed in a sharp vinaigrette, butter-steamed peas, or pickled red cabbage for contrast. For a heartier meal, add roasted root vegetables or a bowl of tomato soup. Cold leftovers make a stellar picnic option alongside chutney and crusty bread.

How To Store Homity Pie Leftovers

Refrigerate: Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20 minutes.
Freeze: Wrap whole or sliced pie tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat until piping hot.

Hairy Bikers Homity Pie Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 slice (1/6 pie)
• Calories : 490 kcal
• Fat 29 g
• Saturated 17 g
• Carbs 44 g
• Protein 16 g
• Fiber 5 g
• Sodium 450 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I swap the wholemeal flour?
  Yes, use all plain flour for a lighter crust, but wholemeal adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber.
• Is the pie gluten-free friendly?
  Use a gluten-free flour blend in both pastry and filling thickener; check mustard and cream labels for hidden gluten.
• Can I add other vegetables?
  Absolutely—swede, celeriac, or leeks work well. Keep total veg weight roughly the same so the cream ratio stays balanced.
• Why does my filling leak?
  Ensure pastry has no cracks and leave a slight rim above the filling; the cream will settle during baking.

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• Hairy Bikers Corned Beef Pie​ Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Jambalaya​ Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Chicken Curry​ Recipe

Hairy Bikers Homity Pie​ Recipe

Author: Alex Saidani Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:British Courses:Hairy Bikers Main Courses

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time:1 hour 50 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:4 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Hairy Bikers Homity Pie wraps tender root vegetables and broccoli in a creamy Cheddar filling, all inside a flaky wholemeal pastry shell. It’s classic, comforting vegetarian fare perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

• 125 g plain flour
  
• 125 g wholemeal flour
  
• 150 g cold butter, diced
  
• 1 free-range egg, beaten

For the Filling:

• 400 g waxy potatoes, diced
  
• 300 g carrots, diced
  
• 50 g turnips, diced
  
• 200 g small broccoli florets
  
• 15 g butter
  
• 2 onions, thickly sliced
  
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  
• 175 g mature Cheddar, coarsely grated
  
• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  
• 50 ml milk or water
  
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  
• 200 ml double cream
  
• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Blend the pastry: Pulse both flours, butter, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until crumb-like. Add the egg and just enough cold water for the dough to come together. Shape into a ball, wrap, and chill.
2. Par-boil the vegetables: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and turnips; cook 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes more until just tender. Drain and cool.
3. Soften onions & garlic: Melt butter in a frying pan, add onions plus a pinch of salt, and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes then remove from heat to cool.
4. Build the filling: In a bowl combine cooled vegetables, 100 g Cheddar, and parsley. Mix gently.
5. Line the tin: Roll out pastry and line a 20 cm deep pie dish or cake tin. Spoon in the vegetable mixture.
6. Add cream mixture: Whisk milk (or water) with mustard, then stir into cream. Lightly season and pour slowly over the filling. Scatter remaining Cheddar on top.
7. Bake: Pre-heat oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan) / 400 °F. Bake 40–45 minutes until pastry is crisp and cheese golden. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.