The chimney tube creates the pie’s signature “gravy hole” for serving.

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Something for the long weekend:How to bake RecipeTin Eats’ not-so-humble pies

In the culinary world,a pithivier is a magnificent French pastry steeped in history. But when I’m asked,I simply describe it as an inverted meat pie with a gravy hole. Considered difficult to construct (and with a price tag to match),it’s actually something anyone can make without fancy equipment. OK,these are a little more rustic-looking than the stunning versions made by pastry masters,but they’re just as delicious. Choose from the three savoury fillings,then follow my step-by-step assembly guide. (Each recipe makes two pies and each pie serves two people.)

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