Strawberry Butter Pastry Turnovers

Haven't tried this recipe, "Strawberry Hand Pies," clipped from July/Aug 2012 Country Living magazine.

Makes 6 pies. Prep time 40 min. Total time 1 hr. 15 min.

2-3/8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp baking powder
1-1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces 
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 pound strawberries cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup icing sugar
3 tbsp strawberry jam
1 tbsp sanding sugar (decorative sparkle sugar)
3-inch round cookie cutter
parchment paper
baking sheet

Pastry Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, combine:
2-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Cut in:
Butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives, till mixture resembles coarse sand.
Add and mix till just combined:
 1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup chilled water
1/2 tsp vanilla
If dough is dry or crumbly and doesn't stay together, add up to 3 tbsp more chilled water.
Knead dough on lightly floured surface 2-3 times, just till dough comes together.
Refrigerate dough in bowl, covered with plastic wrap, till chilled, about 15 min.

Strawberry Filling:

Combine in a medium bowl then set aside:
strawberries
1/2 cup icing sugar
3 tbsp strawberry jam\
1/8 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt

Assemble Pastries:
Beat together in a small bowl and set aside:
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp water

Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inc thickness.
Using 3" round cookie cutter, cut dough into 6 rounds.
Roll 1 round into a 6 inch circle.
Spoon a heaping 2 tbsp filling onto half of circle, leaving 1/2 inch border.
Brush edges with egg wash.
Fold dough over filling.
Using fork, crimp edges to seal.
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet
Repeat with remaining dough rounds and filling.

Using a toothpick, poke a few holes in the top of each pastry.
Brush with remaining egg wash.
Sprinkle each pie with 1/2 tsp sanding sugar.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven, 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

(424 calories each)

Fresh Strawberries and Dip

Whisk or blend together:

125 g softened cream cheese

100 g crème fraiche

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp icing sugar

2 tsp rosewater essence

Serve as a dip with large, fresh, washed strawberries.