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Easy Italian Pie Crust Recipe

This Italian Pasta Frolla is the perfect base for any pie or tart. Made with butter and eggs, this flaky pie crust comes together in no time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 crusts
Calories: 1061 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup +2 tablespoon salted butter room temperature* (140 grams total)
*If you use unsalted butter then add 2 pinches of salt.

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder in either a large bowl, the bowl of the food processor or the bowl of a stand up mixer.  
  2. Add the egg and yolk and softened butter cut into pieces. Mix together, with either a fork, or pulse or mix with the flat beater, until the dough is almost combined.
  3. Turn the mixture onto a slightly floured flat surface and gently work the mixture to form a soft dough. Wrap the pie crust in plastic and refrigerate for 30 - 60 minutes before using. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Italian pie crust is perfect for adding different flavours. Italians love to add orange or lemon zest to the dough. Or even  seeds of a vanilla bean or other spices such as cinnamon.
  • The pastry dough can be made in advance and kept refrigerated for up to 3 days. Make sure to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before storing.
  • The dough can also be frozen, wrap in plastic and place in a freezer bag or an air tight container. It will keep in the freezer for about three months.
  • The dough can also be frozen, wrap in plastic and place in a freezer bag or an air tight container. It will keep in the freezer for about three months.
  • The dough should be thawed in the refrigerator, then roll it out as per your recipe instructions.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 1061kcal (53%) Carbohydrates 135g (45%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Cholesterol 302mg (101%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Potassium 349mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 1667IU (33%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2crusts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1061

% Daily Value*

Calories 1061kcal 53%
Carbohydrates 135g 45%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Cholesterol 302mg 101%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 1667IU 33%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.