1 carrot, peeled
1 onion, peeled
1 chicken stock cube
450g/1lb plain flour
55g/2oz plain flour
2 bay leaves
6 cloves
6–8 peppercorns
½ tsp salt or to taste
120g/4½oz butter, cold
55g/2oz butter
1 free-range egg, beaten, for glazing
250ml/9fl oz whole milk
120g/4½oz vegetable shortening, cold (alternatively use lard or more butter)
1 medium chicken