The one-second step you must carry out to avoid a soggy bottom on your New Year’s steak pie IF you're one of the many families across the country planning to have a steak pie dinner for New Year's Day, then listen up.
Revealing his easy steak pie tip, he told The Star that the best way to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom is to always preheat your baking tray in the oven before placing the pie on top.
There’s a little-known reason as to why steak pie is so popular across Scotland on New Year's Day.
As an added bonus, Mark also revealed that you should mix equal measures of sugar and water instead of egg wash to give the top of your pie an "amazing finish".
A renowned chef has insisted that his one-second trick will help you to avoid a soggy bottom when making your pie.