Strawberry Hand Pies Delight (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Crust

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup very cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
05 - 1/2 to 2/3 cup very cold water

→ For the Strawberries

06 - 3 3/4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 1.5 lbs)
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 3/4 teaspoon orange zest
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ For Assembly

12 - 1 large egg
13 - 2 tablespoons water

→ For Strawberry Powdered Sugar

14 - 1 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries
15 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the butter cubes and use a pastry cutter to incorporate into the flour until various-sized crumbs form. Gradually add cold water, starting with 1/2 cup and adding more as needed, until a dough forms. Knead briefly to bring the dough together. Divide the dough into 3-4 sections, shape into balls, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat. Stir until well mixed and bring to a boil for 15 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
03 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk together the egg and water. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch diameter circles. Spoon 3/4 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of strawberry filling onto one half of each circle. Apply egg wash around the edges, fold another dough circle over the top, and seal the edges with a fork. Cut small slits on the tops for venting and chill in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
04 - Brush the chilled pies with egg wash and place them in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. If the dough is especially thick, bake for an additional 5 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature or serve warm.
05 - In a food processor, pulse freeze-dried strawberries and powdered sugar until a fine powder is formed. Sprinkle over the cooled pies before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Best served fresh, either warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Baking as needed keeps them fresh and flaky.

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