Buttery Pie Pastry

Vegetarian
Buttery Pie Pastry
15 min.
15
93kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your baking game with a delightful buttery pie pastry? This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike, allowing you to create a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crust that will impress your family and friends. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious pastry that serves up to 15 people, making it ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or just a cozy night in.

What sets this buttery pie pastry apart is its rich flavor and tender texture, thanks to the cold unsalted butter that creates those irresistible flaky layers. The addition of powdered sugar adds a subtle sweetness, making it a versatile base for both sweet and savory fillings. Whether you're planning to fill it with fresh fruits, creamy custards, or savory mixtures, this pastry will provide the perfect foundation for your culinary creations.

In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have your dough ready to chill, allowing you to focus on the fun part—choosing your favorite fillings! Plus, with the option to chill the dough for up to two days, you can prepare ahead of time and enjoy a stress-free baking experience. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a pie crust that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  •  egg yolk lightly beaten
  • cup flour 
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cold cut into cubes

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Whirl together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor.
  2. Drop cubes of cold butter into bowl and pulse until mixture looks like large cracker crumbs and flour.
  3. Whirl in egg yolk and 1 to 2 tbsp. ice water, pulsing just until mixture comes together in a shaggy ball but you can still see bits of butter.
  4. Divide dough into disks (one for each pan you will use), then wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories93kcal
Protein4.79%
Fat63.14%
Carbs32.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
4.6
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6869565416937%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:92.6kcal
4.63%
Fat:6.54g
10.06%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.09%
Carbohydrates:7.47g
2.49%
Net Carbohydrates:7.25g
2.64%
Sugar:1.08g
1.2%
Cholesterol:29.23mg
9.74%
Sodium:40.35mg
1.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.12g
2.23%
Selenium:3.58µg
5.11%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.53%
Folate:17.23µg
4.31%
Vitamin A:206.4IU
4.13%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.96%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.48%
Iron:0.42mg
2.34%
Phosphorus:15.5mg
1.55%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.41%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.19%
Source:My Recipes