Berry Cute Hand Pies

Steps

• 1

  In food processor, place flour and salt. Cover; process until combined. Add butter. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until crumbly. With food processor running, add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, through feed tube until dough forms. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 flattened rounds. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• 2

  Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In 2-quart saucepan, mix strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, orange peel and orange juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until thickened. Cool 10 minutes.
• 3

  On lightly floured surface, roll each pastry round to 1/8-inch thickness. With 4-inch round cutter, cut 6 rounds from each. On cookie sheet, place 6 rounds 2 inches apart. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon strawberry mixture in center of each round; moisten edges with water. Top with remaining rounds; press edges with fork. Cut slits in tops. Brush with egg; sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.