Surprise Pie Dough
Discover the secret to perfectly flaky pie crust with this Surprise Pie Dough recipe, a game-changer for both sweet and savory pies. What sets this recipe apart is a touch of vanilla extract in the dough, adding subtle depth and unexpected richness to every bite. With a blend of cold butter and shortening, this dough achieves the ideal balance of tender and crisp textures. Simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a dash of salt come together effortlessly in just 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect for double-crust pies or to make ahead and refrigerate for up to two days, this versatile dough is easy to handle and rolls out like a dream. Whether you're filling it with apples, berries, or a savory quiche, this pie crust is your ticket to baking perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 0.25 cup shortening (cold and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter and shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the fats into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
In a small bowl, stir the vanilla extract into the ice water. Gradually drizzle this mixture into the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork after each addition.
Stop adding water once the dough begins to clump together but is not sticky. You may not need all 6 tablespoons.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently knead it just enough to bring it into a ball. Divide the dough in half if you’re making a double-crust pie or save the second half for future use.
Flatten each portion into a 1-inch thick disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before rolling it out.
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Use as desired for sweet or savory pies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.9 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.0 g | 685% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
