1. To make the pastry, sift 225 g (8 oz) of
the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl.
Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles
breadcrumbs. Add just enough water to mix to
a firm dough.
2. Gather the dough into a ball and knead
lightly. Wrap the dough in foil and chill in
the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine the bacon, onion and
apples in a 568 ml (1 pint) pie dish. Add the
parsley and season to taste.
4. Blend the remaining flour with the cider,
a little at a time, then pour into the pie
dish.
5. Roll out the pastry. Cut out a thin strip
long enough to go around the rim of the pie
dish. Moisten the rim with water and place
the pastry strip on the rim. Press down lightly
all the way round.
6. Moisten the strip of pastry, then place
the lid on top and press to seal. Knock up
and flute the edge.
7. Make a diagonal cross in the centre almost
to the edges of the dish, then fold the pastry
back to reveal the filling.
8. Brush the pastry
with the egg. Bake at 190°C (375°F)
mark 5 for about 45 minutes or until the
pastry is golden and the filling is cooked.