Emily's hand pies, will take the intimidation out of making homemade pastry. This is a versatile and easy recipe, also fun to make!
What To Prep In Advance
Have all your ingredients measured out and ready to go.
Take your butter out of the fridge and bring it to room temperature
Utensil List
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk 2 knives (to cut butter into flour) Measuring cups Fork Spatula Rolling pin pizza cutter or sharp knife (to trim rolled out dough) 2 Baking sheets covered with parchment paper Pastry brush or spoon 2 med size fry pans (to cook the fillings at the same time but separately)
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Place the sifted flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk to incorporate and ensure the flour mixture is very fluffy.
Add the butter to the center of the bowl. Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour. Combine until the mixture resembles coarse oatmeal and the butter pieces are about the size of a pea.
In a ½ cup measure, add the egg and vinegar. Mix with a fork to beat the egg. Add the water to the measure, it should be full to the brim, then pour into the flour mixture.
Using a spatula gently mix to incorporate, then use your hands and start to press the pastry into the bottom of the bowl, forming a ball, be careful not to over mix.
Turn pastry onto a floured counter and divide in two. Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry into a large rectangle 8 inch wide by 12 inch long, that is just over a ¼ inch thick. Trim the edges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Then cut the rectangle into 8 squares.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the 8 squares on the baking sheet and brush the edges with a little water, either using the back of a spoon or a pastry brush.
Spoon about 2 tsp of your filling into the center of the square, then fold one corner over top to make a triangle. Press the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining pastry, to form 16 small hand pies.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with a little water. Brush the pies with the egg wash and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before enjoying, as the filling will be very very hot.
Store any leftover hand pies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe Note
*Za-atar is a common Middle Eastern spice found in many grocers and your local Persian / Middle Eastern Grocer.
** Aleppo spice is a seven spice blend common in Middle Eastern cooking, it is also referred to as Bharat spice.
In My Kitchen provides an Olive Oil, Vinegar and Spices Box for this cooking class. If you are interested please email us 1 week before your cooking class. info@inmykitchen.ca boxes are $15.
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This recipe is intended for participants of Syrian Street-Style Hand Pies making experience.
