Herb Pastry Crust

Perfect Recipe for Christmas or Thanksgiving Pies

This is the pie crust recipe that goes with the Golden Harvest Pie.

Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, its a mix of succulent turkey breast and harvest vegetables encased in golden herb pastry - give it a try!

This versative pie pastry is so versatile you could try it with any savory pie, flan or quiche.

Make up a batch in keep in the freezer for emergencies.

herb pastry crust

PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES

PASTRY RESTING TIME: 30 MINUTES

MAKES: 1 PIE CASE OR TOP

2 ½ cups all purpose flour

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped sage

1 tablespoon chopped rosemary

1 tablespoon chopped thyme

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup chilled unsalted butter

½ cup chilled solid vegetable shortening

½ cup ice water

This is easy to make using a food processor. Add the flour, herbs, and salt all at once and process until the herbs are finely chopped. Add the butter and shortening and process until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.

Add a few tablespoons of the cold water and pulse. Keep adding the water until the mixture just comes together. You may not need all the water, or you may need a little more, it can vary each time you make the pastry.

Gather the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes or until needed.

TIP: Use this pastry for savory pies or flans. It’s great for summer quiches or to top a turkey pie.

TIP: Double the quantity if you need both the pie case and crust, or if you are making a larger pie.

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Go to: Golden Harvest Pie. Full of delicate morsels of turkey and a range of harvest vegetables.

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