BREAKING: Renowned baker Roxana Jullapat, founder of Friends & Family, has just released an exciting new recipe for Sonora wheat pie dough that promises to elevate your baking game. This versatile dough is perfect for both sweet and savory pies, making it an essential addition to your kitchen.
The announcement comes as home bakers prepare for the upcoming holiday season, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Jullapat’s unique blend of cold cream cheese and butter creates a rich, buttery flavor and a tender, flaky texture that is sure to impress.
To create this dough, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Quickly cut in cold butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Next, make a well in the mixture and pour in ice water, mixing gently until a ragged dough forms. Don’t worry if some butter or cream cheese remains visible.
Once your dough is ready, it should be shaped into two disks, wrapped tightly in plastic, and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving the ideal texture. If you’re only using one disk, the other can be frozen for up to a month, ensuring you’ll have pie dough ready whenever you need it.
To shape your pie crust, roll out the dough to about 11 to 12 inches in diameter before placing it in a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp the edges and refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes to maintain its form during baking.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare to bake! Line the crust with parchment and fill it with pie weights, baking for 20 to 25 minutes before rotating the sheet for an additional 20 to 25 minutes. The crust is ready when it turns a beautiful golden color, signaling it’s primed for your favorite filling.
“This dough is not just for fruit pies; it’s ideal for quiches and cream pies as well,” Jullapat emphasized, highlighting its versatility.
For those looking to experiment, Jullapat also suggests blending Sonora wheat flour with refined all-purpose flour for greater flexibility, particularly useful during the bustling holiday season.
As we move deeper into autumn, this recipe is poised to become a staple in many homes. With its rich flavor and ease of preparation, Jullapat’s Sonora wheat pie dough is a must-try for anyone looking to bake delicious pies that will impress family and friends.
Stay tuned for more updates and recipes from Jullapat as she continues to inspire bakers everywhere with her innovative approaches to traditional baking.
