What type of pastry should I use for meat pies?

[LeeJung]

What type of pastry is best for meat pies in your experience? I'm aiming for that perfect, flaky crust but haven’t quite nailed it. If anyone has recommendations for specific doughs or techniques, I'd love to learn more. Thanks in advance!

 

[lomiloml]

For a perfect, flaky crust for meat pies, I recommend using a classic all-butter pastry. The butter adds great flavor and helps create those beautiful flaky layers. Another great option is a combination of all-purpose flour and a bit of pastry flour, as the pastry flour's lower protein content contributes to a tender texture. When making the dough, keep your ingredients cold and handle the dough as little as possible to avoid developing too much gluten. Also, chilling the dough before rolling it out can help maintain that flakiness. Happy baking!

 

[Idris]

For meat pies, a flaky, buttery pastry like puff pastry or shortcrust pastry works best.

 

[bhella]

I think a shortcrust pastry is perfect for meat pies! It gives a nice crumbly texture that holds up well.