Traditional Finnish Karjalanpiirakka

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a skillet, cook the ground pork and onion until browned and cooked through.
3. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and thyme until well combined.
4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 8 equal circles.
5. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each pastry circle.
6. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal.
7. Brush with the beaten egg and cut a small slit in the top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
9. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.