Each year at our Blueberry Bash, local amateur bakers enter our Blueberry Bakeoff contest. The not so secret ingredient is blueberries.
2018 Blueberry Bake Off 2nd Place Winner:Beth Hateim r
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
10 Tbsp of cold, unsalted butter cut in cubes
Filling:
2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
zest of lemon
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp kosher salt
Egg wash:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions:
For the crust
1. Mix together in food processor all the crust ingredients. Blend in the food processor. Add 3-4 tablespoons of ice cold water and mix until it just comes together.
2. Form dough into a ball and place in plastic wrap to cool in the fridge.
For the Filling
1. Heat filling ingredients on the stove until it thickens.
2. Let cool.
Assemble the handpies:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2. Roll out dough and use a cookie cutter to cut 16 circles. 3. Place berry filling on 1 circle. Brush edge of dough with egg wash. Place another circle on top. Pinch together sides and use a fork to press closed.
3. Brush pies with egg wash, cut three small slits in center of top with a paring knife, and sprinkle handpies with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
4. Bake for 12 minutes.
Each year at our Blueberry Bash, local amateur bakers enter our Blueberry Bakeoff contest. The not so secret ingredient is blueberries.
2018 Blueberry Bake Off 2nd Place Winner:Beth Hateim r
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
10 Tbsp of cold, unsalted butter cut in cubes
Filling:
2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
zest of lemon
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp kosher salt
Egg wash:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions:
For the crust
1. Mix together in food processor all the crust ingredients. Blend in the food processor. Add 3-4 tablespoons of ice cold water and mix until it just comes together.
2. Form dough into a ball and place in plastic wrap to cool in the fridge.
For the Filling
1. Heat filling ingredients on the stove until it thickens.
2. Let cool.
Assemble the handpies:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
2. Roll out dough and use a cookie cutter to cut 16 circles. 3. Place berry filling on 1 circle. Brush edge of dough with egg wash. Place another circle on top. Pinch together sides and use a fork to press closed.
3. Brush pies with egg wash, cut three small slits in center of top with a paring knife, and sprinkle handpies with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
4. Bake for 12 minutes.