Lamb Shoulder In Pastry (

3 lb Boned shoulder of lamb

6 tb Butter

1 tb Mixed chopped herbs

1 hour before using. See that the lamb is fairly free of fat, and securely tied: put in a roasting pan and rub with about a third of the butter. Put into a very hot oven,

450F for 20-30 minutes. Take out and allow to cool slightly. -- Miz the remaining

400F oven and cook for about 1/2 hour, or until the pastry is nicely browned. Turn the sheet once during baking to make sure the browning is even. Serve, cut into fairly thick slices.