Blueberry Hand Pies

Blueberry Hand Pies

INGREDIENTS

• Crust:
• 1 cup cold butter cubed
• 2 ½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 cup ice water
• Filling:
• 1 ½ cups blueberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 egg for egg wash
• Glaze:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a food processor, add the flour, salt, and sugar. Cube the cold butter into little cubes and add to the flour. Place the lid onto food processor and pulse until the butter is the size of peas.
2. Fill a glass with water and add ice, then measure out 1/3 cup of cold water.
3. Slowly add to the food process a tablespoon at a time, pulsing in between each addition. Once it’s all been added, pulse until the dough comes together. If it’s still dry, pulse a little longer until the dough forms. Divide the dough in half.

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