I got to work on making the dough last night. After combining the ingredients as instructed, my dough was super crumbly. I figured maybe the recommended 1 hour rest/chill time would take care of the crumbly issue, but alas, it was not the case. I actually left the dough in the fridge overnight and when I got up this morning discovered it was still a crumbly disaster - as in way too dry, there's no way I'll be able to roll it out. Fortunately, my buddy Nancy came to the rescue and said she'd seen some TWD folks complaining of the same issue on the P&Q's this week and recommended adding a bit of water or vinegar. I added 2 tablespoons of ice water and the dough came together much more successfully.
Dough problems solved, I proceeded with the rest of the recipe. I'd made 1/4 of the recipe and Nancy, who'd also made 1/4 of the recipe, told me she cut 6 squares from her dough and folded them over to form triangles before baking. Following her lead, I went the triangle route and got my turnovers into the oven. The verdict? I was a bit disappointed, honestly. I didn't love the turnovers. The filling didn't have enough flavor for me and my pastry wasn't as flaky as I'd hoped it might be. To be fair, the pastry issue was probably user error as I suspect I overworked the dough. I'll have to give these another shot this fall because Twitter was abuzz yesterday about the deliciousness of this recipe.
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We're turnover twins! And it sounds like our opinion of them was nearly identical also. We didn't LOVE these turnovers either, but I think with a more assertive filling I'd be happier with the recipe.
This sounds like a humdinger of a dough! Makes me glad I cheated and used puff pastry, although you're right - all the rave reviews on Twitter are making me rethink that... Yours do look wonderful!
These didn't knock my socks off either... Yours look wonderful, though!
Wow, lose look aMAzing!
Seems that so many had problems with the dough on this one but I would eat them anyway:)
Joyce
Thank you so much for taking the picture of the ooey gooey filling! I am so drooling right now!
Those look deadly delicious and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have both of them please!
Well, shucks, we loved these! I'll admit that I have had a bit of practice with pastries as it is my one claim to fame in the baking area: I can make a wonderful pie/pastry. So maybe that is why I had such good luck. We liked the filling as well, however. Come over here, I will make some for you and see if you like them, okay? OR MAYBE we all have terrible tastebuds...uh oh, I hope that's not it. LOL.
wow, wow, WOW! that's a gorgeous photo, tracey.
Well shoot! I wish that you loved these, as a big turnover fan! Pastry is just finicky - we loved these, but I can totally see it not working quite right next time for no apparent reason. It looks like you totally saved them by adding a little water. I think they look great!
I am still in awe that you got to these- such a better group member than me!
They look really good, sorry they didn't meet up to your expectations. My curiosity might get to me about the dough- so many different opinons!
Despite the troubles you had they look really good. I think I will ramp up the spice next time. We like 'hand' pies.
Thanks or your help on Twitter.
Well, bummer. It sure looks like you got the flakiness right. I skipped the apples and went with a couple other fillings. I really liked these!
Sorry you had issues with the dough..they sure look great though. See you next week!
Beautiful Tracey! I'm not sure if we had the same impression of this one... as it is hard to say if they were really good, or if they're just too much of a classic to be as appreciated as a fancier dessert, lets say.
Either way... yours look delish!
Tracey, Wow girl your photo of the turnover that is cut is really cool. Your pastry looks fabulous from the inside out. he he. I am making more tomorrow for my little Treat Tasters Group with chocolate. I guess since they are kids I'll use Milk or semisweet. I think they will like them. Of course a little Dorie ice cream wouldn't hurt right?
AmyRuth
Tracey - they look phenomenal! LOVE the triangle shape - I need to do that in the second batch. I didn't think the apple mixture bowled me over, but the jam in mine was more flavorful. Glad you made them though - I think there's something for learning and trying!
The turnovers look terrific, sorry they didn't wow you. Yeah, that dough was a pain to work with; I'm glad it wasn't just me.
I think your turnovers look lovely!
But they look perfect! We all say we'll try things again, but there are so many recipes... I do think this pastry has many uses. I want to make a savoury filling.
I am SOOO behind! I rolled out my dough last night excited to fill them and bake em. I look in the fridge and much to my dismay, I had no more apples *doh* so mine are pushed off for another day.
Yours look great and I didn't have the crumbly issue (shockingly enough) so maybe mine will taste like something edible. haha.
It's still feeling like summer here---a few more weeks until we have cooler weather and apples. Starting to crave cinnamon now, and these turnovers are definitely helping!
I love that you made the triangle shape -- by far the best way to go, in my opinion. I'm sorry that these were such a pain for you. Some recipes are just like that for me. No matter what I do, I just can't get it right. If you love turnovers, try them again when the mood strikes you because I thought these were SO good.
They still look delicious. My mom always told me the vinegar is supposed to be what makes the crust so flaky. Maybe try a tablespoon of vinegar next time?
These look amazing. Apple turnovers ROCK!
They look perfect. Sorry there weren't a hit. I think more spices would be a good thing.
I popped in to say hello and drool over your turnovers! They look delicious!
I'm sorry Tracy ! Mine weren't that flaky but I liked them !
Aww - sorry you didn't love these.
That's why I add chocolate to everything. It makes it all better!
I haven't been able to get on Twitter much lately, but I love reading up on everything you all tweet about. Even though these weren't a favorite, the turnovers look really nice.
My mom's friend swears on adding vinegar to her pie crusts; she says they always come out more flaky that way, and Mom has adopted her technique to great results. Your turnovers look WAY more flaky than mine, if that makes you feel any better!
I liked the filling, but I just wanted more of it. The dough tasted great, but it's so soft I'm not sure how I'd get more filling in there.
Yeah, my turnover dough wasn't as flaky as I liked either, but oddly enough, mine were a bit too WET! I worked the crap out of that dough! But really, your photos are gorgeous!
I'm sorry these weren't your favorite, but your pictures are gorgeous. FWIW, I used light sour cream, which is a little thinner than regular, and I think it added just enough extra moisture to the dough. That's my theory anyway.
So sorry these weren't a bigger hit. But thanks for trying to bake it, anyway!
This was my second TWD. I am making the rounds to see how everyone else's tarts turned out. Your look delicious.
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