Homemade Brown Sugar Pie Crust

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 crust pie

  • Calories

    1396 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Brown Sugar Pie Crust

Homemade Brown Sugar Pie Crust, an easy simple pie dough, that is perfect for your favourite pies, tarts and much more.  Flakey and buttery. 

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Ingredients

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  • cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • pinch salt*
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter (cold)
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.

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Instructions

  1. You can make this dough either by hand or with a food processor.
  2. In a medium bowl or in the food processor container whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt and baking powder.  Either cut in butter or pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a medium bowl beat together the egg, cold water and vinegar.  Add to flour mixture and mix until almost combined.  Transfer to a flat surface and gently knead into a ball.  Wrap in plastic and chill for approximately 30-60 minutes before using.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • If the pastry is too dry then add a bit more butter to bring it together. 
  • Wrap the unbaked pie dough in plastic it can be kept in the fridge for about 2-3 days, be sure to bring it to room temperature before rolling. Or it can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1396kcal (70%) Carbohydrates 123g (41%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 93g (143%) Saturated Fat 58g (290%) Cholesterol 244mg (81%) Sodium 816mg (34%) Potassium 396mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2835IU (57%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 7.4mg (41%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2crust pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1396 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1396kcal 70%
Carbohydrates 123g 41%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 93g 143%
Saturated Fat 58g 290%
Cholesterol 244mg 81%
Sodium 816mg 34%
Potassium 396mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2835IU 57%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 7.4mg 41%

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

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