Banjo’s Bakery Cafe launches new Bangers and Mash pie

First it was the double cheeseburger pie, then came the chicken parmi pie and now, you can chomp into another Aussie classic hidden inside a flaky pie pastry.

Simon McGuire has a taste of Banjo's new bangers and mash pie. Picture: Zak Simmonds

First it was the double cheeseburger pie, then came the chicken parmi pie and now, you can chomp into an Aussie classic of ‘bangers and mash’ inside a pie pastry.

Tasmania-founded Banjo’s Bakery Cafe has launched the Bangers and Mash Pie just in time for winter across its 41 stores nationally.

The pie is described as “perfectly constructed with pieces of Australian beef sausage, covered in delectably rich gravy, sprinkled with green peas, topped with delightfully fluffy mash potato and encased in a flaky shell”.

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Simon McGuire has a taste of Banjo's new bangers and mash pie. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Banjo’s Bakery Café CEO Jessica Saxby said the new flavour was sure to become a favourite.

“Australians are refining their palates to explore unique flavour combinations whether it’s an homage to a pub classic, iconic burger or a family favourite dish,” Mrs Saxby said.

“Our diners are often on the go so we thought a Bangers and Mash Pie would be the perfect solution for a satisfying meal where consumers can enjoy their hit of meat and veg in one bite.”

Simon McGuire, who works at the Salamanca bakery, said the bangers and mash pie was a winner.

“It tastes amazing with the blend of mashed potatoes, sausages, peas and gravy sauce,” he said.

“So far, it’s had a positive response from customers and myself. My co-workers and customers all reckon it’s one of the best pies we’ve ever done.”

Further proving the hunger for interesting taste profiles, Banjo’s opened one of the largest guessing games in the country, asking Australian pie lovers to guess the new Signature flavour, receiving an overwhelming number of entries.

Banjo’s Bakery Café product development manager Marcel Schnitzer said pastry innovation across age-old favourites could be difficult to pull off.

“When creating our Signature Pie flavours it’s important for us to develop flavour profiles that encourage nostalgic memories – we want to create an emotional connection between our food and customers,” said Mr Schnitzer.