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■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 20 mins 500g block all-butter puff pastryplain flour, for dusting1 egg, beatenyour favourite filling, such asprawn cocktail, potato curryor crumbled feta

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Serves 4-6Prep time 25 min, plus 45 minbrining and overnight soakingCook time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD You can make, cool and chill the stew in the fridge for up to 3 days, then gently reheat before s