Feb 9, 2021 · Hand pies need a great pie dough recipe too! Whether you're making sweet or savory hand pies this is the pie dough you need.

To make hand pie dough, you need all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, cold butter, and ice water. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, add ice water, chill, and roll out to create a flaky pastry.

May 17, 2025 · Flaky, buttery crust – Skip the puff pastry dough and use my favorite homemade pie crust recipe to give your hand pies the perfect tender crunch. The fruit-filled version below pairs well …

Nov 15, 2023 · Homemade hand pies are some of my favorite desserts (and I created a LOT of them for my first cookbook, 175 Best Mini Pie Recipes.) This dough bakes up into a buttery crust that pairs …

Sep 10, 2024 · Making pastry requires various skills that will improve over time with practice, especially when making pie crust by hand. Don't be discouraged if your initial attempt doesn't yield a picture …

Sep 26, 2023 · The easiest way to make and shape handpies is with this step-by-step tutorial and my homemade hand pie crust recipe.

In a small bowl, I whisk together the cold egg, chilled vinegar, and 6 tablespoons of ice water, then drizzle this mixture over the flour-butter mixture. Using a fork, I gently toss everything together until …

Nov 1, 2022 · We don’t need no stinkin’ food processor! Make a flaky, all-butter pie dough by hand with our step-by-step instructions and you’ll be well on your way to pie dough mastery. Pie lovers know …

Jul 29, 2025 · It’s tender and flaky thanks to all butter, but sturdy enough to hold gooey fillings at markets or in lunchboxes. This dough is freezer-friendly, forgiving, and bakes up golden every time. …

Into a mixing bowl, sift the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the shortening and butter and work it in with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and work it …