Patty Shells
Elevate your next gathering or meal with these heavenly homemade Patty Shells, the perfect balance of crispy, flaky, and golden perfection. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a touch of salt, these buttery shells come together effortlessly with just 30 minutes of prep time. The dough is chilled, gently rolled out, and cut into elegant shapes before being baked to a light, golden brown in a muffin tin. The final result is a versatile, customizable pastry shell ready to be filled with your favorite savory or sweet creations—think creamy chicken à la king, zesty vegetable medleys, or luscious fruit compotes. With their stunning presentation and ease of preparation, Patty Shells are an impressive, crowd-pleasing addition to any appetizer tray or dessert table. Perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or holidays, this recipe is a must-have for anyone looking to impress with homemade elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Cold water
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
Gradually add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, gather it into a ball, then flatten it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to a 1/8-inch thickness.
Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough. Gently press each circle into the cups of a standard muffin tin to form a shell shape.
Whisk the egg and milk together to create the egg wash. Lightly brush the edges of each shell with the egg wash.
Bake the shells in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Remove the patty shells from the oven and let them cool slightly in the muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. They are now ready to be filled with your desired fillings, savory or sweet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.2 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.9 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 705 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 1297 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.8 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
