Here’s a Soft Pastry Recipe that’s buttery, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender — perfect for both sweet and savory fillings like fruit, cheese, or meat pies. This dough is easy to work with and stays soft after baking.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30–60 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Makes: Enough for 1 double crust or 2 single 9-inch pie crusts
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt (for softness)
- 4–6 tablespoons ice water (as needed)