
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Laying paper over the top should it brown too fast.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
This pie can be made the same as 'Game Pie' excepting you scatter through it four hard-boiled eggs cut in slices
Cover with puff paste, cut a slit in the middle, and bake one hour, laying paper over the top should it brown too fast
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The puff paste creates a dramatic rise through steam generation—cold butter layers release moisture when exposed to high oven heat, creating hundreds of flaky sheets. The hard-boiled eggs add protein structure and richness without releasing excess moisture that would compromise the pastry's crispness. The extended baking time allows the filling to heat through completely while the top browns gradually, and covering with parchment prevents over-browning while maintaining oven temperature for proper pastry development.
The rabbit filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Hard-boil the eggs up to 3 days in advance. Assemble the pie up to 4 hours before baking and refrigerate; add 10-15 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.
Store baked pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or whole pie for 25-30 minutes until warmed through. The pastry will lose some crispness upon reheating but can be refreshed uncovered in a hot oven for the final 5 minutes.
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The rabbit filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Hard-boil the eggs up to 3 days in advance. Assemble the pie up to 4 hours before baking and refrigerate; add 10-15 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.
Store baked pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or whole pie for 25-30 minutes until warmed through. The pastry will lose some crispness upon reheating but can be refreshed uncovered in a hot oven for the final 5 minutes.