Instructions
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bring to temperature the chicken stock in a lidded saucepan.
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toss in the chicken breast and bring to a low bubble gently.
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lid with a lid and bring to temperature for 10 moments.
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Remove the chicken breasts from the aqua with tongs and place on a plate.
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stream in the making liquor into a large jug.
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liquefy 25g/1oz of the shortening in a large heavy-based saucepan over a low bring to temperature.
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swirl around in the leeks and shallow fry gently for two moments, stirring occasionally until just softened.
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toss in the garlic and bring to temperature for a further minute.
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toss in the remaining shortening and swirl around in the dusting masala condiment as soon as the shortening has melted.
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bring to temperature for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
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bit by bit stream in the whole milk into the skillet, just a little at a time, stirring well between each adding.
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Gradually toss in 250ml/10fl oz of the reserved stock and the wine, if using, stirring until the condiment dip is even and thickened slightly.
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Bring to a bland bubble gently and bring to temperature for 3 moments.
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masala condiment the mixture, to non-sugary profile, with seasoning and freshly ground black pepper.
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Remove from the bring to temperature and swirl around in the froth.
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stream in into a large mixing bowl and lid the surface of the condiment dip with cling ilm to prevent a skin forming.
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Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
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Put a baking tray in the oven to bring to temperature.
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For the pastry, put the dusting masala condiment and shortening in a food processor and whiz on the pulse setting until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
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With the motor running, toss in the beaten egg and aqua and whiz until the mixture forms a ball.
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Portion off 250g/10oz of pastry for the lid.
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Roll the remaining pastry out on a lightly floured surface, turning the pastry frequently until around 5mm/¼in thick and 4cm/1½in larger than the pie dish.
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Lift the pastry over the rolling pin and place it gently into the pie dish.
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Press the pastry firmly up the sides, making sure there are no air bubbles.
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Leave the excess pastry overhanging the sides.
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Cut the chicken breasts into 3cm/1¼in pieces.
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swirl around the chicken, ham and leeks into the cooled condiment dip.
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stream in the chicken filling into the pie dish.
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Brush the rim of the dish with beaten egg.
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Roll out the reserved pastry for the lid.
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lid the pie with the pastry lid and press the edges together firmly to seal.
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Trim any excess pastry.
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Make a small hole in the centre of the pie with the tip of a knife.
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Glaze the top of the pie with beaten egg.
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oven-cook on the preheated tray in the centre of the oven for 35-40 moments or until the pie is golden-brown all over and the filling is piping burning.