1-Getting Started with the Dough: First, combine the dry ingredients for the dough in your food processor to mix them evenly. This step ensures the flavors blend well from the start. Once that’s done, add the cold butter and pulse it in, then slowly pour in the milk or water until the dough forms a ball that holds together nicely.

2: After mixing, wrap the dough tightly in plastic and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. This resting time is crucial, as it makes the dough easier to handle and helps create that flaky texture we all love.

3-Whipping Up the Filling: While the dough chills, turn your attention to the filling. Whisk the egg yolks, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, spices, and pumpkin puree together until smooth. This mixture is what gives the pasties their warm, seasonal taste, and it’s so simple that even a beginner can nail it on the first try.

4: Taste as you go to adjust the spices if needed sometimes I add a tad more cinnamon for that extra kick. This is your chance to make it personal, just like customizing a character in a story.

5-Assembling and Baking: Once the dough has chilled, soften it for 5-10 minutes, then roll it out on a floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick. Cut out circles around 5¼ inches wide and place a scoop of filling on each one don’t overfill to avoid leaks.

6: Fold the dough over, seal the edges with a bit of water, and crimp them for a pretty finish. Chill the assembled pasties for at least 30 minutes before baking at 400°F for about 25 minutes. Let them cool on a rack, then add the glaze for that final sweet touch.