Roasted Cauliflower, Hazelnut And Cheddar Hand Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None small cauliflower, cut into florets, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/3 cup roasted hazelnuts
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 sheets frozen pie dough, thawed, cut into 8 - 5 inch discs
3 oz aged Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
1 None egg yolk, lightly beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Combine cauliflower, 1 tbsp olive oil and cumin. Season. Arrange on a baking tray and roast for 10-12 mins, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, combine hazelnuts and garlic in a food processor. With the machine running, add remaining oil. Process until mixture is finely chopped. Add 1 tsp thyme and season. Pulse briefly to combine.
Arrange 4 pastry discs on prepared tray. Spread 3 tsp hazelnut mixture in the center of each disc, leaving a 1/3 inch border. Top with cauliflower and cheese. Sprinkle with remaining thyme.
Whisk together egg yolk and 2 tsp water. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash and top with remaining pastry discs. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with egg wash and chill for 30 mins. Bake for 30 mins, until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.