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Sour Cherry Hand Pies - Pastry Dough

Course: Dessert
Author: Eva Marie
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 1/4 sticks butter
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup chilled water

Instructions

  • Using a food processor or by hand, cut together the butter, flour, sugar, and salt until just barely blended (there should still be large pea size bits of butter in the mix).
  • Add the ice water a little at a time, pulsing the processor a few times each time you add the water or tossing with a fork. Only add enough water for the dough to just hold together. It may appear a little lumpy, which is fine.
  • Pull off 10 equal pieces of dough and roll them into balls and place into a bowl or onto a plate.
  • Cover with a slightly damp paper towel and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator, one ball at a time.
  • Use your hands to press the dough into a thick disk.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 6-inch circle.
  • Dust with flour and place the dough on a plate and keep cold in the refrigerator while you repeat the process with the rest of the dough.
  • Dough can be stored in the freezer at this point by placing a sheet of waxed or parchment between each round and then wrap in plastic.

Notes

Save the scraps as you trim the pastry rounds. I can usually get one additional round from the trimmings.