Nutella Hand Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Dough
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A cup of salted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
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Two cups of plain flour
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Six and a half tablespoons of white sugar
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A quarter teaspoon of table salt
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One big egg yolk
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One whole large egg
→ Filling & Finishing
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A cup of Nutella hazelnut spread
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1-2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for decoration
→ Egg Wash
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One large fresh egg
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1-2 tablespoons of water or milk, your choice
# Instructions:
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In a food processor, combine the dry ingredients with the butter, egg, and yolk until it starts to come together. Move the mix to a floured countertop and gently knead it into a smooth dough.
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Place the dough in the fridge for half an hour. At the same time, scoop Nutella in small portions onto parchment and freeze for 20-30 minutes until solid.
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Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) and get baking sheets ready with parchment paper. Roll out the dough until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
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Cut out circles about 3½ inches wide. Put a frozen Nutella scoop in the middle of one circle, cover it with another circle that has slits cut in it, seal the edges with a fork, and brush with egg wash.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. You can serve warm or let them cool, dusted with powdered sugar if you like.
# Notes:
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Keep them at room temp for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 4-5 days.
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You can freeze these either baked or unbaked, and they’ll be good for about three months.
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If you don’t have a food processor, you can make the dough by hand or use a stand mixer.