Levee Mercantile Flat Peach Pie

Yield: two flat pies, about 8 to 12 servings

Ingredients

Crust

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup cold water

Filling

• 4 to 5 ripe peaches, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Cream
• Sugar

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Crust

1. In a mixing bowl, cut butter into flour; stir in egg and water. Form into a ball and chill dough. Roll out into two 12 to 14-inch circles, about 1/4 inch thick.

Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, flour and lemon juice. Divide and place half the filling in the center of each pastry circle. Fold pastry over peaches and seal using a fork to crimp edges. Using a knife tip, cut a few steam vents into top of each pastry. Lightly brush pastry with cream and sprinkle with sugar.
2. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until pastry has browned.
3. Remove from oven and cool.

Attribution

Levee Mercantile, St. Louis, Missouri - Show Me St. Louis