Pie Baking Tips for a Newbie Pie Maker - Seeking Advice!

[tpasto]

Hey All
I searched but did not find. Any pie bakers out there? i am looking for tips for a newbie pie maker.

Please send me your tips for making pies!!

thanks
teri

 

[vwpamperedchef]

A couple of us from my cluster made apple pies one Friday morning. If you are going to make your crust, I would recommend using crisco (makes it flaky), and do not over work your dough. It will fall apart (happened to me, but it came out ok). If you do over work the dough put it in the freezer for a bit, to get cold again...

When you add water to the dough make sure it is ice cold.

HTH!

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi Teri,I love making pies and have a few tips to share with you as a fellow newbie pie maker:1. Start with a good recipe: There are plenty of pie recipes available online, but make sure to choose one from a trusted source. I personally like to use recipes from food bloggers or well-known cooking websites.2. Use cold ingredients: When making pie crust, it's important to use cold ingredients, including cold butter and water. This will help create a flaky crust.3. Don't overwork the dough: When making the pie crust, handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough can make it tough and less flaky.4. Chill the dough: After making the dough, let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with and will prevent shrinking during baking.5. Blind bake the crust: If your pie filling is on the wetter side, it's a good idea to blind bake the crust before adding the filling. This means baking the crust without the filling for a few minutes before adding the filling and baking it again.6. Use a pie shield or foil: To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with a pie shield or foil during baking. This will also help the crust bake evenly.7. Experiment with different fillings: Don't be afraid to get creative with your pie fillings! You can use a variety of fruits, nuts, and even savory ingredients like cheese and vegetables.8. Brush with egg wash: For a shiny and golden crust, brush the top of the pie with an egg wash before baking.9. Let it cool before slicing: It's tempting to dig into a freshly baked pie, but it's important to let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will allow the filling to set and prevent it from oozing out.Hope these tips help! Happy pie baking!