Welcome to the world of pie pastry! This delicious and versatile ingredient serves as a perfect companion to both sweet and savory fillings, crafting a culinary experience that tantalizes taste buds. Pie pastry can transform into a variety of shapes, from classic rounds to intricate lattice patterns, making it a beautiful addition to any meal. In this article, we'll delve into the art of pie pastry, providing you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create perfect pie pastry every time.
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CLASSIC BUTTER PIE PASTRY
This all-butter pastry makes a flavorful, flaky pie crust. It is easy to handle and bakes to be golden brown and beautiful-just like Mom's! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield pastry for one 9-inch pie.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed., Shape dough into a disk for a single-crust pie; for a double-crust pie, divide dough in 2 with 1 piece slightly larger than the other. Shape into 2 disks. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. , For a single-crust pie: Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Fill or bake according to recipe directions., For a double-crust pie: Add filling to pie. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY
There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.
Provided by Elaine
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CLASSIC LARD TWO-CRUST PIE PASTRY
The way a pie crust should be made.
Provided by SandraJ
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the lard with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending gently with a fork or pastry blender until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl. Divide the dough in half and shape flattened rounds. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 291.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POT PIE
What's better than a chicken pot pie? A chicken pot pie topped with a flaky puff pastry!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pot Pie Recipes Chicken Pot Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Roll out 1 sheet of puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Press into a 9-inch pie dish, cut off extra pastry, and prick thoroughly with a fork. Press a sheet of aluminum foil right onto pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed up and golden browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, remove foil, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt better in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onions and celery until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Cook and stir until mixture is paste-like.
- Slowly add milk to the skillet while stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Continue stirring and slowly add broth a little at a time. Cook until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes, constantly stirring. Add chicken and frozen vegetables. Cook until vegetables are thawed, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken mixture into pre-baked puff pastry shell. Roll out a second sheet of pastry into an 11-inch square and place on top of chicken mixture. Cut off extra pastry and crimp edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is lightly browned, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 846.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE
This is the recipe we use in the Test Kitchen when we test readers' pie recipes that don't include a specific recipe for the pastry. -Janet Briggs
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 1 pastry shell (8 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. , Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of pie plate; flute edge. Fill or bake crust according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PASTRY FOR DOUBLE PIE-CRUST
Use this recipe from our Test Kitchen when you need pastry for a double-crust or lattice-topped pie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield Pastry for 1 double-crusted or lattice-topped pie (9 or 10 inches).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so one ball is slightly larger than the other., Roll out the larger ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry with even with edge of plate. Pour desired filling into crust. , Roll out second ball; cut slits in pastry. Position over filling. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts :
SPINACH PIE IN PUFF PASTRY (SPANAKOPITA)
Modified from a recipe by Ina Garten. We've made this a few times for dinner, and it turned out delicious as well as beautiful. The puff pastry is much easier to work with than phyllo dough, so this comes together fairly quickly.
Provided by MindiLouWho
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 1 large pie, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment (preferable) but you can use aluminum foil with a light spray of cooking oil.
- Melt butter and cook onions for a few minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Beat eggs in medium bowl. Add cooked onion, spinach, feta, parmesan, bread crumbs. Add salt, pepper, & nutmeg. Mix well with fork.
- Place one unfolded sheet of puff pastry on the parchment or sprayed aluminum foil. Spread the spinach mixture over the pastry, leaving a border of one inch all around the edges. Keep the spinach flat; do not pile high.
- Brush the edges with the egg wash made with the last egg. Cover with the second sheet of pastry that has been slightly flattened with a rolling pin to one inch bigger than the first sheet. (This ensures all the spinach will be covered). Press edges together with fingertips or fork, making sure mixture is sealed well. Brush just the top with egg wash, careful not to drip any down the sides. Cut a few slits in the top with a sharp knife to allow steam to escape.
- Bake 30-40 minutes, until golden brown. Can be served hot or at room temperature.
INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN POT PIE WITH PUFF PASTRY
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 3h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
- For the filling: Place 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and set over high heat until it shimmers. Add the chicken, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside but not dry, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside in a medium bowl.
- Decrease the heat to medium and heat the remaining tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet until it shimmers. Add the onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery, garlic, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried tarragon, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and melt. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring continually. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the peas, thyme, tarragon, and reserved chicken. Cover and set aside.
- For the crust: Combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Place the flour mixture and butter in a mound on a clean work surface. Use a bench scraper to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of almonds. Add the ice water, 2 tablespoons at a time, and mix into the dough, using the bench scraper, until it just barely comes together. Do not add too much water, it will come together.
- Shape into a rectangle and pound with a rolling pin until it is about the size of a sheet of notebook paper, approximately 8 1/2 by 11 inches.
- Use the bench scraper to fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Pound with the rolling pin until the piece of dough is again the size of a sheet of notebook paper and rotate 90 degrees. Repeat the pounding, folding, and rotating 2 more times for a total of 4 turns of the dough.
- Pound with rolling pin and fold the shorter sides of the rectangle in towards the center, from top to bottom, and then fold in half, like a book. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- For the egg wash: Combine the beaten egg and water in a small dish and set aside.
- To build the pie: Divide the warm filling into 4 (16-ounce) ramekins and place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator. Divide in half. Return one half to the refrigerator. Sprinkle lightly with flour and roll to 1/4-inch thick and, using your ramekins as a guide, cut 2 circles that are 1/2 inch wider than the rim, using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Repeat with the other half of the dough. Refrigerate excess dough for another use.
- Brush each dough round with egg wash and place egg washed-side down onto the top of each filled ramekin. Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash. Bake for 15 minutes. Decrease the heat to 400 degrees F and bake until the crust is puffed and golden brown and the filling is bubbly, another 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before serving.
BRITISH SHORTCRUST PIE PASTRY
Many British recipes call for shortcrust pastry. This makes a great alternative to pre-made crusts. Because it is so easy to make in batches, I make extra to freeze for later use. This pastry dough can also be kept in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Provided by Piques
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine flour, butter, and shortening using a food processor until crumbly. Mix in water 1 tablespoon at at time until dough is soft and pliable.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap; let rest in a refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 165.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
FRIED PIE PASTRY
Pastry recipe for fried pies. Use with your favorite fried pie fillings.
Provided by Donna Mig
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine egg and water, and sprinkle lightly over flour mixture. Add vinegar, and lightly stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball.
- Wrap dough in wax paper. Chill for at least one hour. Use as directed in any fried pie recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 200.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PASTRY FOR EXTRA-LARGE DOUBLE-CRUST PIE
Our Test Kitchen home economists adapted one of their 9-inch, double-crust recipes for an 11-1/2- to 12-inch pie plate. Bake an extra-big pie and watch eyes light up!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit an 11-1/2-in. to 12-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate; trim even with edge of plate. , Pour desired filling into crust. Roll out second ball; cut slits in pastry. Position over filling. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FRENCH PASTRY PIE CRUST
My mom found this recipe several years ago, and I still use it today.
Provided by TJ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
- Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHICKEN POT PIE WITH RICH PASTRY CRUST
Dodge County Extension 1976 homemade all the way old recipe. She says this dish freezes and reheats well. I think you might be able to make a couple of pies out of this recipe even though she says one.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Pie
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Stew chicken. Debone chicken to get 4 cups cooked chicken (use rest for another chicken dish); get 2 cups broth (use rest of broth for another chicken dish).
- Heat chicken fat or butter in skillet.
- Saute onion, carrot, celery, and potato for 5 minutes until tender crisp; add peas.
- Stir in flour until blended.
- Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 and 1/2 cream.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine with chicken and pour mixture in 2 quart baking dish.
- Roll out pastry to 1/4 inch thickness and 1 inch bigger than dish.
- Cover chicken mixture; fold excess pastry under and crimp edge.
- With a sharp knife cut a small diamond in middle of top crust.
- Brush generously with egg yolk and milk topping mixture.
- Bake in preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes.
- PASTRY:.
- For pastry,combine flour and salt; cut in lard.
- Mix egg, ice water, and vinegar.
- Gradually stir into flour. Mix.
- Roll out.
- This dish freezes and reheats well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1684.9, Fat 116.5, SaturatedFat 44.7, Cholesterol 446.3, Sodium 2608.1, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 83.7
PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN POT PIE
My mother loves chicken pot pie but I had frozen dinners. So this was my 1st attempt at making a chicken pot pie. It's a little more time consuming then just opening a box and sticking a frozen pot pie in the oven but this way you control the ingredients and there are no additives. I also try to use organic whenever possible which makes it even more healthy than the frozen kind. And we had no left overs. Everyone went back for seconds
Provided by tabasco0697
Categories Chicken
Time 2h
Yield 6 1 - 1 1/2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 400 and lightly grease 2 quart square baking dish. Sit aside.
- In medium sized mixing bowl add small bite size pieces of chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, rosemary, Paul Prudhomme Poultry Magic seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Stir until all pieces are covered in oil and seasonings. Heat remaining oil in skillet on medium - medium high heat. Add chicken and brown until light golden brown about 5 minutes (remember chicken will also be baked for at least 25 minutes). Cover a plate with a paper towel and using a slotted spoon put chicken on paper towel to drain oil. Make sure to cover with another paper towel so chicken won't dry out.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the first sheet of puff pastry to 12 inch square. If the pastry cracks use a dab of water on your finger tip and lightly push to reseal. Take the pastry and lay in the casserole dish. Position until all sides are even. Be careful not to tear but you don't need to handle with kid gloves either. It's always easy to reseal any tear. Trim any excess that hangs over the edges of the casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until all darker, doughy areas are lighter and puffed. While the puff pastry is baking you can multi-task by making the vegetables and sauce.
- In a skillet melt butter on medium-medium high heat. Add vegetables and cook until tender crisp. About 5-7 minutes. Don't over cook because vegetables will be cooking while you make the sauce and also baking in the oven later. You don't want them to turn to mush. Add flour and stir cooking until flour turns golden brown approximately 3 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth, ground dry mustard, remaining salt, remaining fresh ground pepper, remaining garlic powder, remaining onion powder, 1 teaspoon parsley flakes, peas and corn starch (no need to make a slurry). Reduce to simmer and stir constantly until sauce thickens. If it's too thick add a little extra chicken broth. Sit aside and wait until bottom shell is finished baking.
- Re-flour your surface and place 2nd puff pastry sheet. Using a pizza cutter cut into 1/4 inch strips.
- Once bottom shell is finished baking add chicken and sauce mixture. Place puff pastry strips on top using a weave design (or whatever design you feel like making. I haven't mastered the weave yet but I'm working on it). Trim any excess puff pastry. Sprinkle with remaining parsley flakes. Place casserole on foil lined baking sheet and place in oven. Cook for 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and puff pastry is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.7, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 1081.3, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 35.6
OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE PASTRY
MMMmmmm. Found this recipe in my local grocer's flyer. Love the banana and chocolate combo. The crust stuck in the pan a bit when I made it, thus the suggestion to lightly spray the pan before you start. Preparation does not include chilling time of about 2 hours.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make chocolate pastry: In a food processor or a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt; whirl or mix to blend.
- Add butter, whirl, or rub in with our fingers until fine crumbs form.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla; whirl or mix with a fork until blended.
- Lightly spray 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray. Pour mixture into pan and press evenly over bottom, up sides and across rim. Pinch in decorative edge, or press with tines of fork.
- Bake in 350°F oven just until crust is slightly darker around edges, 15 to 18 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack at least 1 hour.
- To make filling: In a 2-quart pan, combine ¾ cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add milk and whisk to blend.
- Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
- Do not scorch.
- Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks to blend.
- Stir about ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into yolks, then add this mixture back it pan.
- Return pan to medium-low heat and stir until mixture just begins to bubble, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Spread a thin layer of warm custard over bottom.
- Peel bananas and slice half into pie, covering bottom evenly.
- Pour half the warm custard evenly over bananas.
- Repeat to layer remaining bananas and custard.
- Cover surface of custard with plastic wrap.
- Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
- In a bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat whipping cream and remaining sugar and vanilla until mixture holds soft peaks.
- Mound on pie and swirl to cover.
- Top with chocolate shavings, if desired.
PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN 'N BROCCOLI POT PIE
A wonderful main meal that is simple to toss together. A puff pastry pie filled with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, onion, dill, slivered almonds and a few more ingredients with mayo holding it all together. Have recipe cards ready for your guests, because they will want the recipe!
Provided by Sandie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Pot Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, Mexican cheese blend, mayonnaise, broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, almonds, and dill in a large bowl.
- Roll pastry sheets on a floured surface until all sides measure 3 inches longer than the bottom of the prepared pan. Place 1 sheet on the bottom of the pan and against the sides. Pour the chicken filling evenly over the bottom crust. Top with the second crust, folding the ends between the pan and the bottom crust. Pinch crusts together to seal.
- Beat egg with water and salt in a bowl; brush mixture over the top crust. Cut vents into the top for steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 411.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
KITCHENAID PIE PASTRY
Make and share this Kitchenaid Pie Pastry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 2 crusts, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift flour and salt into bowl.
- Cut shortening and butter into 4 to 5 pieces and drop into bowl.
- Attach bowl and flat beater.
- Turn to Stir Speed and cut shortening into flour until particles are size of small peas, about 30 seconds.
- Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until all particles are moistened.
- Use only enough water to make pastry form a ball.
- Watch dough closely as over mixing will result in a tough crust.
- Chill in refrigerator 15 minutes.
- Roll to 1/8-inch thickness between pieces of waxed paper.
- Fold pastry into quarters; ease into pie plate and unfold, pressing firmly against bottom and side.
- Trim and crimp edges.
- Fill and bake as desired.
- For Baked Pastry Shell: Prick sides and bottom with fork.
- Bake at 450F for 8 to 10 minutes until light brown.
- Cool completely before filling.
- HINT: I also chill the wax paper and rolling pin.
PUFF PASTRY BANANA PIE WITH CHOCOLATE RUM SAUCE
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon rum, water and cinnamon and stir until syrupy. Add bananas and cook 2 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with syrup. Using slotted spoon, transfer bananas to plate. Boil syrup until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes. Pour syrup over bananas; let cool.
- Combine chocolate, cream and corn syrup in heavy small saucepan; stir over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Transfer 2 tablespoons chocolate mixture to small bowl (Mixture will be thick). Add 2 tablespoons rum to mixture in saucepan; stir sauce to blend.
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Place 1 pastry sheet on floured work surface. Set 9-inch-diameter tart pan upside down on pastry. Using knife, cut pastry into 9-inch-diameter scalloped round. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet. Place 1 pastry round on ungreased heavy large baking sheet; arrange 3 whole bananas on pastry, forming circle and leaving 1/2-inch pastry border. Fill in center with remaining bananas, cutting to fit. Pour any syrup from bananas and reserved 2 tablespoons chocolate mixture over bananas. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg. Top with second pastry round. Press edges to seal. Brush top with egg. Using small sharp knife, cut 8 vents in top of pastry to allow steam to escape. Freeze 10 minutes.
- Bake until pastry is golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Run long knife under pastry to loosen. Cool on baking sheet on rack until just lukewarm, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Rewarm sauce over low heat. Serve pie with sauce.
BASIC PIE PASTRY
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield enough for 1 double-crust pie or crostata
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and ice water and work that in with your hands. (Or do the whole thing in a food processor, pulsing a couple of times to combine the dry ingredients, then pulsing in the butter, and then the egg.) Check the consistency of the dough by squeezing a small amount together between thumb and forefingers: You want there to be just enough moisture to bind the dough so that it holds together without being too wet or sticky. If it's still crumbly, add a little more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time. When you get it to the right consistency, shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic. Put it in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
CLASSIC PIE PASTRY
Just four ingredients are all you need to create a fabulous, flaky pie crust. The double-crust recipe should be used when making a lattice-topped pie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1 pastry for a single- or double-crust pie (9 or 10 inches).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., For a single crust, roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9- or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions. , For a double crust, divide dough in two portions so one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use the right flour: Pastry flour is the best choice for pie crust because it has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, which makes it more tender and flaky.
- Keep your ingredients cold: Cold butter and cold water will help to create a flaky crust. You can even chill your flour before using it.
- Work quickly: Don't overwork the dough, or it will become tough. Mix the ingredients together until they just come together, then stop.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- Roll the dough out evenly: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to a thickness of about ⅛ inch. If the dough is too thick, it will be difficult to bake evenly. If the dough is too thin, it will tear easily.
- Trim the edges of the dough: Use a sharp knife to trim the edges of the dough so that they are even. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- Bake the pie crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a flaky crust. Bake the pie crust for 15-20 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Pie crust is a versatile dough that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. With a little practice, you can master the art of making pie crust and create delicious, flaky pies that your family and friends will love.
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