all the way through the pastry. These scores also allow steam to escape discreetly.
If you like, you can sprinkle a final pinch of thyme over it before baking. Chives, however, look better added after baking.
7. Bake until well-risen and golden brown
Place the pie in a preheated oven and bake for about 35–45 minutes, depending on your oven and the thickness of the filling. You can tell the pastry is perfectly cooked primarily by its color: the surface should be a deep golden brown, with a rich amber hue around the edges.
The puff pastry should be puffed up, and dry and slightly crisp to the touch on the exposed sides. If the pastry browns too quickly, lower the oven temperature by 10°C and bake for a few more minutes so the inside heats through without burning.
The puff pastry is ready when the edges dip slightly,
the top is beautifully glossy, and a few small bubbles appear along the ridges. The inside should be soft and moist, but n
