Thursday, August 28, 2008

Blueberry Hand Pies


INGREDIENTS
Crust: (I double this)
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 stick butter
4 tbsp ice water

Filling: (enough for for about 12 pies)
4 cups blueberries, rhubarb, apples, berries, etc.
1 cup sugar (use more for tart fillings)
4 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon or orange juice

DIRECTIONS
1.) Combine flour, salt and sugar in a food processor. Cut butter into cubes and add to the processor and pulse until just combined. Slowly add the ice water in while pulsing.

2.) Divide your ball of dough into equal segments (about 8) and roll out into discs.

3.) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine ingredients for filling in a mixing bowl.

4.) Add about 1/4 cup of the filling on top of each disc on one side, then fold the dough over the filling to create a crescent shape. pinch the seams and fold over. Place your pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Poke holed on the top of each pie.

5.) Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then remove and brush with an egg wash. Bake at 350 for an additional 15 minutes.

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