Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb COLD unsalted butter (diced into 1/4" pieces)
• 6 tablespoons ice-cold water
• 4 cups cooked turkey (shredded)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 8 oz mushrooms (stems discarded and caps sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
• 1 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
• 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped (plus more to garnish)
• 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Homemade Pie Crust: ---

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   mix the flour and salt: Add flour, sugar, and salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.

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   add butter: Add the cold diced butter and pulse until the mixture resembles pea-sized coarse crumbs. The mixture should be dry and sandy.

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   add icy water: Add the six tablespoons of icy ice water and pulse just until moist clumps start to form. Test the dough by pressing it between your fingertips; if it sticks together, you are done. If the dough is too crumbly and falls apart, add more water, just a teaspoon at a time. Be careful not to add too much water, or the dough will become very sticky and difficult to roll.

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   make into a ball: Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and gather it into a ball. Do not knead it; just gather it together.

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   Divide the dough in half, and flatten the pieces using a rolling pin to form 2 disks.

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   refrigerate: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using in recipes.

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   --- Turkey Pot Pie Filling: ---

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   melt the butter: Melt the six tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.

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    saute: Add the diced onions and carrots and saute for 8-10 minutes or until soft.

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    add more veggies and herbs: Add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, dried basil, and dried oregano, and saute for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are softened.

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    add flour: Add 1/3 cup flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until combined.

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    add broth and cream: Add chicken broth and stir very well. Next, add 1/2 cup heavy cream, stir, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes or until it has a thick gravy consistency.

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    season: Add the salt and black pepper, taste it, and adjust the seasoning if needed.

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    add the shredded turkey: Add shredded turkey, frozen peas, and 1/4 cup parsley, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

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    preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

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    roll the dough: Roll 1 chilled pie crust disk into a 12” diameter circle. Carefully transfer it into a 9” pie dish.

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    add the filling to the crust: Spoon the turkey pot pie filling over the bottom crust.

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    add the top pie: Place the second dough disk into a 10” diameter circle over the pie filling. Fold the excess dough behind the bottom crust and crimp together to seal.

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    cut slits: Cut five small slits on the top to allow steam to escape.

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    Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and pepper.

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    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top crust is golden brown. If the pie edges are browning too fast, cover it loosely with foil over the pie.

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    serve: Once baked, let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature before slicing and serving.