Flaky Hand Pies Recipe
Flaky, buttery hand pies with customizable sweet or savory fillings. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.
Print Pin Servings: 8 hand pies
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $6–$10 (depends on filling used)
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Pastry cutter Or two knives
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Round cutter Or large bowl for cutting dough
- 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment
- 1 Pastry brush For egg wash
- 1 Fork For sealing edges
- 1 Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
Hand Pie Dough
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Cold, cut into cubes
- 6–8 tablespoon Ice water Add gradually
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional, for sweetness
Filling & Finish
- 1 Egg Beaten, for sealing & brushing
- Fruit preserves or savory filling
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional, for sweet versions
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Optional, for fruit fillings
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening fruit fillings
- 2 tablespoon Milk or cream For brushing
- 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar Optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients and cut in butter.
- Add ice water gradually and chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough and cut into circles using round cutter or bowl.
- Fill and fold dough circles over the filling.
- Seal edges with fork and brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
Fillings can be sweet or savory — use what you have! Fruit preserves, seasoned vegetables, or meats all work well.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.5mg