Nana used to make these by the dozen, and freeze them for later!

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### 📝 What You’ll Need (Depends on the version you’re making—feel free to fill in your favorite!)
Example for Hand Pies:
– 2½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 cup cold butter, cubed
– 6–8 tbsp ice water
– Your choice of filling: fruit preserves, cooked meat and veg, mashed sweet potato + cinnamon
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– Optional: sugar for sprinkling, or herbs for savory pies

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### 👩‍🍳 How Nana Used to Make Them:

1. **Make the dough**: Blend flour, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add ice water a little at a time until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. **Roll and fill**: Roll out the dough and cut into circles or squares. Add a spoonful of your favorite filling, fold, and crimp the edges.
3. **Brush & bake**: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar (or a bit of sea salt for savory versions), and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
4. **Cool and freeze**: Let cool completely, then layer in freezer-safe bags with parchment between each.

To reheat, just pop them in the oven or air fryer until warm and crispy!

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### ❄️ Freezing Tip:
Nana always said, “Freeze ’em before you need ’em!” Whether fully baked or unbaked, these store beautifully in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just label, date, and stack away. Future You will thank you.

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### 💬 A Taste of Home, Anytime

There’s something magical about recipes like these—simple ingredients, made with love, meant to last. Whether you’re baking these for a busy week ahead, a new mom, a neighbor, or just because your soul needs a little cozy… this is the kind of recipe that brings people together.

So go ahead—make them by the dozen. Freeze a few. And the next time life feels busy or bland, you’ll have a piece of Nana’s warmth ready to go.

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Want help customizing this to match a specific dish (like empanadas, pierogi, cinnamon rolls, etc.)? Just let me know, and we can tailor it to fit your family’s version perfectly!