No Fail Pastry Recipe 🥧
Description:
Rolling the pastry in a manner similar to making puff pastry adds flakiness and makes the finished dough very easy to roll out. This pastry serves as a delightful base for various dishes. It’s perfect for crafting savory pies like Chicken, Leek & Lemon Pie or, by adding a tablespoon of sugar to the recipe, it transforms into a delectable sweet pastry. Please note that the cooling time for the dough and cooking time for the pie is not included in the prep time.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3091.2
- Fat Content: 198.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 88.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 244mg
- Sodium Content: 3511.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 286.5g
- Fiber Content: 10.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.2g
- Protein Content: 39.7g
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combine flour and salt in a bowl. |
| 2 | With your fingers or a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. |
| 3 | Combine water and vinegar and sprinkle over the flour mixture a little bit at a time, tossing together with a fork, until the pastry is moist enough to hold its shape when a little piece is pressed between your fingers. |
| 4 | Gather pastry into a ball – it should NOT feel sticky. |
| 5 | Flour the counter or pastry board lightly. |
| 6 | With a floured rolling pin, roll the pastry out into a rectangle approximately 8 x 12 inches. |
| 7 | Fold the pastry into thirds (like a letter). |
| 8 | Turn the dough so the open edges face you and roll out into a rectangle again; fold into thirds again. |
| 9 | Repeat the previous step one more time. |
| 10 | Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. |
| 11 | For smaller pies, use 1/2 of the dough; for larger pies, use 2/3 or all of it. |
| 12 | Unused dough can be frozen. |
| 13 | Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness for your pie. |
This versatile pastry recipe ensures a buttery, flaky crust every time, making it a must-have in your repertoire for both sweet and savory dishes. Enjoy creating culinary delights with this foolproof pastry! 🌟
