Hand pies are a great little meal. They’re handheld so they’re easy to eat and super easy to share with friends! If you’re thinking of making some hand pies, you might be wondering what the best dough is to buy or make. It’s easiest to buy frozen dough and put it in the fridge to thaw the day before you make your pies, but making your own dough is always an option as well. Here are some of the best-frozen doughs to use for hand pies.
Pizza Dough
Pizza dough is an easy classic, used of course in such hand pies as calzones. It’s the yeastiest option on this list and it lends a delicious chewiness to your product as well. In this case, the dough is not the star of the show, which means it’s a good dough for more spiced and flavored fillings.
Puff Pastry
Puff pastry is easy to use and quite yummy all on its own. It’s delicious with any filling, but unlike pizza dough, it can be used with simpler fillings like cheese or potato. Just brush some egg and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top for a simple and full dish.
Pie Dough
Pie dough may seem a bit obvious, but it’s not as well known that it’s available frozen or that you can use it for anything besides pie! Pie dough is buttery and flakey, making it perfect for richer, less flavorful fillings. Pie dough is often sold sweet and savory, so be sure to check which one you pick up!
