Pastry Puff or Crust
The pastry puff or crust is a versatile base for various sweet and savory dishes, such as pies, tarts, and quiches.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoon Ice water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit your pie dish or tart pan.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to the dish or pan, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
- Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges.
- Fill the pastry with your desired filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for the specified time according to your recipe.
- Allow the pastry to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.