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
BASIC FLAKY PIE CRUST
It is just what it claims to be. Use as unbaked pie shell.
Provided by stephanie
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.
- Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
- Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 73.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SHORTCUT PIE CRUST
This recipe and method make a distinctly tender, crisp crust. Unlike rolling, which can toughen pastry by developing the gluten in the dough, grating breaks - or shortens - the protein chains, which leads to extra tenderness. Pressing the grated pastry directly into the pie plate makes patisserie-thin crusts achievable, without much practice. It's key to thoroughly chill the dough before grating and to pull it up higher than the rim of the dish to allow for shrinkage. Swap this recipe in as the base of any sweet pie, adjusting the thickness accordingly. Deeper pies made in dishes without removable bases benefit from slightly thicker crusts, whereas fluted tart crusts are best whisper thin. Make double the dough and freeze half, so you have an excuse to make pie another day.
Provided by Clare de Boer
Categories pies and tarts
Time 3h50m
Yield One 8- to 11-inch pie or tart crust
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the cubed butter and blitz until the flour mixture has a sandy texture with some pea-size butter bits.
- Add the egg yolks and blitz then pulse just until the pastry begins to come together.
- Tip the pastry out onto a rectangle of plastic wrap. Using your hands, form it into a 6-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days, or wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. If using frozen dough, allow to soften slightly in the fridge for an hour before using.
- Using the large holes on a box grater, grate 3/4 of the chilled pastry directly into your pie dish or tart pan. Working quickly by hand, press the grated pastry into the dish, starting with the sides then covering the bottom, grating more of the chilled pastry into the dish as needed to cover evenly. Pay attention to the seam between the sides and the base, making sure it is the same thickness as the rest of the pastry: The crust should form an even layer that is about 1/4-inch thick. (Save any leftover pastry for another use.) Chill, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. (This can be done ahead.)
- The crust can take various routes from here; refer to whichever pie or tart recipe you're using for guidance. If blind-baking this crust, it cooks best at 350 degrees.
SHORTBREAD CRUST
Simple and easy shortbread crust you'll love. Especially wonderful if your planning to make a peach pie.
Provided by Silly Rabbit
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Stir together flour and baking powder; blend into butter mixture. Pat into a 9 inch pie plate.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
BASIC SHORT-CRUST PASTRY
Regarding this basic short-crust pastry: the dough takes just 10 minutes to make, so resist the temptation to buy that pre-made crust from the refrigerator case. Homemade pastry always tastes better. Make it the day before. You can even roll it out, line the tart pan and keep it frozen until you're ready to bake.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories side dish
Time 10m
Yield One 9 and 1/2-inch tart crust
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor. Add butter and quickly cut it into flour until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add ice water and mix briefly, about 30 seconds, to form a soft dough. Remove dough, shape into a thick disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Bring to cool room temperature before rolling.
- To roll, lightly flour dough and counter. Roll out gradually, periodically letting dough rest for a moment before continuing. This makes rolling easier and will keep dough from shrinking back during baking.
- Roll dough to a thin round approximately 13 inches in diameter, then trim to make a 12-inch circle (refrigerate and save trimmings for patching). Lay dough loosely into a 9 1/2-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom, letting it relax a bit. Fold overlap back inside to make a double thickness, then press firmly against the pan so the finished edge is slightly higher than the pan. Refrigerate or freeze for an hour before pre-baking.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1268, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 93 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 58 grams, Sodium 658 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 4 grams
BASIC PIE CRUST I
This crust flaky all-butter crust is from "Rosie's Bakery: All-Butter Fresh Cream Sugar-Packed Baking Book." You mix it up easily in your food processor.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 9 inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Process the flour and salt in a food processor for 20 seconds.
- Distribute the butter evenly over the flour and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 15-20 seconds.
- With the food processor running, pour the ice water in a steady stream through the feed tube and process just until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough for several turns on a lightly floured surface to bring it together.
- Shape the dough into a thick disks (or 2 for a double crust), wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- To roll out the dough, place the chilled dough between 2 pieces of waxed paper (helps tremendously in rolling out!) and roll it out to a circle 2 inches bigger than the size of the pie pan.
- Fit the dough into a 9-inch (greased) pie plate and trim the edges.
- Keep the crust in the refrigerator until ready to fill.
- If prebaking the crust, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes or stick in the freezer before baking (I always freeze it).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4110.8, Fat 264.1, SaturatedFat 164.9, Cholesterol 686.9, Sodium 3140.2, Carbohydrate 381.7, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 54.4
BASIC SHORTCRUST PIE CRUST
This easy, no fail, flaky all purpose pastry can be made by hand or in the food processor. The proportion of butter and shortening gives the pastry a perfect flavor and texture. Use this pastry for quiches and fruit or meat pies.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 2 pie crusts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Blend in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- In a cup, combine the water and vinegar or lemon juice. Sprinkle the liquid over the flour mixture. Using your fingers, work the liquid in and gather the dough into a ball. Divide the dough into two equal pieces.
- Roll out as needed or wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill.
- To partially bake the pastry, preheat the oven to 425°F Cut a piece of parchment, foil or waxed paper to fit inside the pie plate. Fill the paper with dried beans and bake for 15 minutes. Lift out the paper and beans and proceed with the rest of the recipe. Or use unbaked as required in your recipe.
- Makes enough pastry for one 9-or 10 inch double crust pie.
- Lucy Waverman's Cooking School Cookbook.
BASIC SHORTCRUST PASTRY
Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Main course, Side dish, Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 325g
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Sift 225g plain flour into a large bowl, add 100g diced butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in a pinch of salt, then add 2-3 tbsp water and mix to a firm dough.
- Knead the dough briefly and gently on a floured surface.
- Wrap in cling film and chill while preparing the filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
SHORTCRUST PASTRY
This basic pastry is used in many popular recipes, from mince pies to quiches; it's also one of the easiest pastries to start with. The uncooked dough can be frozen or kept in the fridge for a couple of days.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield makes 1 (14 ounce) crust
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the flour, salt, and butter in a food processor and whiz or pulse briefly. Add half the beaten egg and continue to whiz. You might add a little more egg, but not too much as the mixture should be just moist enough to come together.
- If making by hand, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Then, using your hands, add just enough egg to bring the dough together. With your hands, flatten out the ball of dough, until it is about 3/4-inch thick, and then wrap in plastic wrap, or place in a plastic bag, and leave in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or, if you are pushed for time, in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Variations:
- Sweet shortcrust pastry: In place of the pinch of salt, use 1 tablespoon of icing sugar.
- Sour cream shortcrust pastry: Replace the egg with 2 tablespoons of sour cream or creme fraiche, adding just enough to bring the dough together.
BASIC SHORT CRUST PASTRY DOUGH
This recipe comes from Yankee magazine, a New England periodical. It is a good, almost foolproof, pie crust that can be used with just about any filling.
Provided by bakedapple42
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 2 crust pie, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the flour into a mound on a countertop. Add salt and sugar; toss well. Work butter into flour with fingertips until it forms pea-sized lumps. Add the water, 2 tablespoons at a time, tossing with your fingers, until dough is crumbly and just starting to come together. You may not need all the water.
- Form dough into a mound, then use the heel of your hand to push the dough away from you, flattening out lumps. Repeat.
- Shape into two equal disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- To Form 2 Crust Pie:.
- Place one disk of dough on a floured pastry board; roll into a circle 1/8-inch thick.
- Fold circle of dough gently into quarters and transfer to an ungreased 9-inch tart pan.
- Unfold and gently push dough into pan. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Place second disk of dough on a floured pastry board; roll into a circle 1/8-inch thick. This will be your top crust.
- Cut small decorative holes in center of top crust to vent, then carefully transfer to flour-dusted cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate crusts at least 1 hour or until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 243, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.2
BASIC SHORT-CRUST PASTRY
From Anna Thomas' The Vegetarian Epicure. I learned to cook from this book. My book is falling apart so I'm putting it in so I can print it out.
Provided by Amethyst42
Categories Savory Pies
Time 50m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sift together the flour and the salt. Slice the cold butter rapidly and drop the slices into the flour. With a pastry blender or two sharp knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse corn meal.
- Sprinkle the ice water of the flour-butter mixture and stir it very quickly with a fork, until the dough gathers together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in wax paper or foil, and chill for about 2 hours.
- A note here that Canadian wheat is 'harder' than wheat from the USA, and you may need to add a little more water to make it gather.
- Makes enough dough for 1 large, 11 or 12 inch quiche shell.
- PREPARING A QUICHE OR TART SHELL.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out into a circle about 2 1/2 inches larger than your quiche pan. Roll the circle of dough loosely around your rolling pin and unroll it over the quiche pan, centering it as well as possible. Press the sides against the rim of the pan, pushing the extra dough down a bit to make and edge that is slightly thicker than the bottom. Trim the dough off with a sharp knife about 1/4 inch above the rim of the pan (it shrinks down a bit while baking).
- Using a pastry crimper of the blunt end of a kitchen knife, crimp the ridge of the dough neatly just above the rim of the pan. Prick the bottom of the shell all over with a fork (VERY IMPORTANT!) and chill it for 1/2 hour.
- PREBAKING A QUICHE OR TART SHELL.
- Line the inside of the pastry shell with a piece of aluminum foil. and fill it with dried beans or rice (which can be kept in a jar and reused for this purpose forever). Bake the shell in a preheated 450 degree oven for about 8 minutes, then remove the beans and foil, prick again with a fork (VERY IMPORTANT!), and return to the hot oven for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom of the shell begins to colour. Allow the shell to cool slightly on a rack, then fill and finish baking according to recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1496.3, Fat 93.9, SaturatedFat 58.6, Cholesterol 244, Sodium 1821.8, Carbohydrate 143.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 20.3
COCONUT PIE BARS
This easy recipe turns a classic Southern coconut pie recipe into wonderfully chewy bar cookies with a shortbread crust. The chocolate chips are optional, but they add a bittersweet flavor that tones down the sugary coconut, especially if you use chocolate with a high cacao percentage (72 percent to 80 percent). Or, for something crunchier, use chopped pecans instead of chocolate.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square pan and line with parchment, leaving some overhanging.
- In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Pulse in butter until crumbs form and the dough starts to come together. Press mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake until firm on top and lightly golden at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack. You can bake the crust up to 6 hours ahead, or use it while it's still hot.
- While the crust bakes, using the same food processor (no need to wash it out first), pulse together eggs, sugar, butter, coconut milk, vinegar or lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), vanilla and salt until well combined. Pulse in the coconut. Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- When the crust is baked, pour in the filling (crust can still be hot). Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake until the filling is set when you jiggle it and the top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.
BASIC FLAKY PIE CRUST
Make and share this Basic Flaky Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie crust, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Divide the butter into two parts, about two thirds to one third.
- Cut the butter into small cubes, about 1/2 inch.
- Cover butter with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the larger amount and freeze the smaller for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Place the flour, salt, and baking powder in a reclosable gallon-size freezer bag and freeze for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Place the flour mixture in a food processor with the metal blade and process for a few seconds to combine.
- Set the bag aside.
- Add the larger amount of butter cubes to the flour and process for about 20 seconds or until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add the remaining frozen butter cubes and pulse until all of the frozen butter is the size of peas.
- Add the lowest amount of the ice water and the vinegar and pulse 6 times.
- Pinch a small amount of the mixture together between your fingers.
- If it does not hold together, add half the remaining water and pulse 3 times.
- Try pinching the mixture again.
- If necessary, add the remaining water, pulsing 3 times to incorporate it.
- The mixture will be in particles and will not hold together without being pinched.
- Dump the mixture back into the bag and work it from the outside of the bag gently until it comes together into a ball.
- Refrigerate if the butter starts to melt (the heat from your hands will melt the butter) Wrap dough ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before rolling (preferably overnight).
- Don't skip this step, the gluten must relax for proper rolling!
- You can refrigerate the dough up to 2 days, freeze up to 3 months (thaw in the refrigerator overnight).
- Allow the dough to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes then roll the dough to about 1/8" thickness on a cool, lightly floured surface.
- Work the dough from the center out, turning over occasionally.
- Add the minimum amount of flour as too much will produce a tough dough.
- Once again if the dough gets too warm allow it to rest in the fridge till cool.
- Fold the rolled out crust in quarters and gently place into pan, unfold and tuck gently into pan, trim excess (leave about 1 inch overhang to form edge).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 80.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2
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