Flaky Pie Dough

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic, tender crust with distinct flaky layers perfect for both sweet and savory pies.
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Flaky Pie Dough

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 488.2

Description

This Flaky Pie Dough is the ultimate foundation for any pie lover. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of baking powder, this recipe delivers a crust that is tender, buttery, and beautifully layered. The key to success lies in keeping the butter cold and handling the dough as little as possible to prevent gluten development. Whether you are making a classic apple pie, a savory quiche, or a rich pumpkin dessert, this versatile dough holds up perfectly. It is easy to prepare by hand or in a food processor, ensuring a consistent texture every time. Chilling the dough before rolling is essential for best results, allowing the fats to solidify and create those desired flaky layers when baked.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  2. Cut the cold butter into 1-tablespoon pieces and add them to the dry ingredients.
  3. Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal with no large chunks of butter remaining.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cold water over the mixture and gently stir with a fork until the dough just begins to hold together.
  5. If the dough is still crumbly, add the remaining water, 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing gently until cohesive.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it into a disk.
  7. Wrap the dough disk tightly in plastic wrap.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm before rolling out.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 488.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.1g39%
Saturated Fat 15.4g77%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 1242.7mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 57.1g20%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 7.8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pie, dough, flaky, crust, butter, flour, baking, dessert, homemade, pastry, vegetarian, classic, apple pie, quiche, food processor, hand mixed
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