Good Eats Pocket Pies Alton Brown 2005 Recipe

Master the art of pocket pies with Alton Brown's versatile recipe! This recipe yields approximately 12 delicious pies, perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or a delightful snack. Customize your filling – we provide both sweet mango and rich chocolate options – and choose your cooking method: bake, fry, or toast! Get ready for perfectly flaky crusts and burst-of-flavor fillings.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 562 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Good Eats Pocket Pies Alton Brown 2005

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How to Make Good Eats Pocket Pies Alton Brown 2005

  1. **Make the Dough:** In a food processor, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse a few times until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Cut in 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add 2/3 cup milk, mixing with a spatula until the dough just comes together.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 10-20 times until smooth.
  5. Roll the dough to 1/3 - 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut out circles.
  6. **Prepare the Fillings (choose one or make both!):**
  7. * **Mango Filling:** Combine 2 cups chopped mango, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely before using.
  8. * **Chocolate Filling:** In a zip-top bag, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix well. Snip a small corner of the bag to create a piping tip.
  9. **Assemble the Pies:** Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of filling onto the center of each dough circle. Brush the edges of half the circles with egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water). Fold the circles in half, pressing the edges firmly together with a fork.
  10. **Choose Your Cooking Method:**
  11. * **Pan-frying:** Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2-3 pies at a time for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  12. * **Deep-frying:** Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry 1-2 pies at a time for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
  13. * **Baking:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pies on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  14. * **Toaster Pastries:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out half the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 4x5 inch rectangles. Fill, top with another rectangle, seal, and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely, then store in zip-top bags for toasting later.
  15. **Serve:** Let the pies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

246g

Fat

71g

Carbs

26g

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