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Hand Pie Pastry Dough

5 from 1 vote
Makes dough for 8 hand pies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (227 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 cups (381 grams) bread flour
  • teaspoons (4.5 grams) kosher salt
  • 1 large egg (50 grams)
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons (45 to 75 grams) ice water

Instructions

  • Freeze butter for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add cold butter, tossing to coat. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Make a well in center.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 3 tablespoons (45 grams) ice water. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Working one small section at a time, stir with a fork until mixture begins to become hydrated; start to gently knead dough together in bowl by folding it over on itself. Add up to remaining 2 tablespoons (30 grams) ice water, about 1 tablespoon (15 grams) at a time, until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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