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Buttercrust Pastry Dough Recipe

This is a simple and delicious buttercrust pastry dough recipe perfect for pies and tarts.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup Ice water more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. 2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
  4. 4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Buttercrust, Dough, Pastry
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