Quick pie dough
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. This quick pie dough recipe is a simplified version of homemade puff pastry. You can bake it right away or freeze it for later use as needed. A great option worth remembering. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare cold butter and sifted flour.
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Step 2
2. Cut the butter into small cubes and combine with the flour. Use a sharp knife to cut them into crumbs. Add a pinch of salt, then mix in ice-cold water and a spoonful of lemon juice. Knead into a smooth dough that can be rolled into a ball. Do this fairly quickly to avoid warming the dough with the heat of your hands.
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Step 3
3. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 5 minutes. Then place it between two sheets of plastic wrap and roll it out. This is a quick way to make pie dough, so none of the steps take much time.
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Step 4
4. Fold it 3-4 times and roll it out again. Return to the freezer for another 5 minutes, then repeat the process. This will be sufficient, but if you have 3-4 hours to spare, you can refrigerate the dough and roll it out at least 5 times.
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Step 5
5. Immediately transfer it to a heatproof dish and prick it several times with a fork. From this point on, you can use this quick pie dough at home with absolutely any filling you have on hand. That's it—simple and very delicious!