Ingredients
Method
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Work the cold butter into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Pour in half of the cold water and stir gently. Add the remaining water gradually until the dough holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the dough to a work surface and gently bring it together into a disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Rinse, dry, pit, and finely dice the peaches into small pieces suitable for filling.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Add the diced peaches and toss thoroughly so every piece is coated with the sugar mixture. Set aside while preparing the dough.
- Whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash, then preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Divide the chilled dough into two portions. Keep one portion refrigerated while rolling the other portion on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut out 4-inch circles.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of peach filling in the center of one dough round, leaving a border around the edge. Brush the border with egg wash, top with another dough circle, and seal the edges by pressing and crimping with a fork or your fingers.
- Repeat the filling and sealing process with the remaining dough and peach mixture until eight hand pies are assembled.
- Arrange the pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg wash and cut small vents into each pastry.
- Bake until the pastries are deeply golden and crisp, about 35 minutes.
- Transfer the baked hand pies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before glazing.
- Stir the powdered sugar and water together until a smooth pourable glaze forms.
- Brush the cooled pies generously with glaze and let the coating set before serving.
- Serve fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Notes
Golden, flaky pastry wrapped around juicy peaches creates a comforting bakery-style treat. The light glaze adds just enough sweetness and makes every bite feel special.