Because of the lockdown measures currently in place, going out for lunch has become a distant memory for most. But now Greggs have shared a recipe for their steak bake, meaning fans can recreate it at home.
The bakery was forced to close last month amid the UK lockdown due to the spread of the coronavirus - leaving many people missing their favourite baked goods.
But now you can make some of of the popular pastry snacks at home thanks to DIY tutorials released by Greggs.
The tutorials shows recipes on how to make a steak bake and a sausage, cheese and bean melt at home - and they're easy to do.
Budding chefs are being invited to share their creations on social media under the hashtag #GreggsItYourself.
More tutorials will be available every Wednesday, with a chicken bake the latest video to be shared.
The Greggs steak bake recipe video has proved popular, with 1.4k comments and over 500 shares.
Posting on their social media, the team said:"Hands up who’s missing our Steak Bakes? ✋✋✋✋✋Well here’s the next best thing – an easy way to #GreggsItYourself. (If you prefer a Vegan Steak Bake, just swap out the ingredients for vegan friendly options.)
"Don’t forget to share your GIY creations with us using #GreggsItYourself. We’ve even created a selection of personalised stickers – just go to Giphy and search ‘Greggs’ + your name."
Finely diced beef
Beef stock
Cornflour mixed with water
Puff pastry
An egg, lightly beaten
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C
Sizzle the beef in a pan until browned, then pour on the beef stock and add the cornflour.
Mix until thick then leave to cool.
Cut two pieces of pastry to 108mm x 94mm each.
Egg wash the sides of the pastry.
Spoon in the beef filling onto one of the pieces of pastry.
Place the other on top and press the edges down with a fork.
Score six line on the top, then egg wash.
Pop in the over for 20 minutes or until piping hot and golden.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
Beans and sausages (mixed)
Puff pastry
Cheese, grated
An egg, beaten
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C
Cut two squares of pastry, and egg wash the edges.
Add a spoonful of the beans and sausages to the middle of one square.
Sprinkle on the cheese.
Place the other square of pastry on top and press down the edges with a fork.
Score some lines on the top then egg wash.
Cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown and piping hot.
Ingredients
Chicken breast, diced
Chicken stock
Cornflour mixed with water
Double cream
Cream cheese
Puff pastry
An egg, lightly beaten
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C
Fry the chicken in a pan until cooked.
Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Thicken to taste with the cornflour mix.
Add the double cream and cream cheese.
Season with salt and pepper and leave to cool.
Cut two squares of pastry.
Egg wash the edges.
Spoon in the filling onto one square.
Place the other on top and press down the edges with a fork.
Cut six lines on top then egg wash.
Cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and piping hot.
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