Pie Crust
How many steps are there to making pie crust?
7
Name an example of a fruit pie.
Blueberry, strawberry, cherry, blackberry, huckleberry, etc.
What is the definition of pie?
Sweet or savory fillings in baked crusts typically round in a sloped-sided pan.
Do you decorate the bottom or the top pie crust?
Trick question:-)
You can decorate both.
What are the three layers of a double-crust pie in order from top to bottom?
Top crust, filling, bottom crust
What is a single pie crust?
Single has only one crust on the bottom and the top is exposed showing the filling.
Name an example of a cream pie.
Coconut cream, banana cream, chocolate cream, mint, salted caramel, kiwi, peanut butter, lemon etc.
What is the definition of cutting in?
Mixing method where solid fat is incorporated into dry ingredients.
How do you crimp the edge of a pie crust?
You use a fork and press it into the edge of the dough around the pie.
Name a liquid typically used in making pie crust.
Water
What is a double pie crust?
Has two crusts, a top, and a bottom, typically decorated and covers the filling.
Name an example of a custard pie.
Pumpkin and pecan pie
What is the name of the tool used for cutting in?
Pastry Blender
How do you flute the edge of a pie crust?
Make uniform folds around the edge (a scalloped shape) with your knuckle and two fingers.
Name a fat that can be used in pie dough.
Butter, Lard, Hydrogenated (shortening), Oil
What are the three types of pie crust?
Flaky, Mealy, and Crumb crust
Name an example of a savory pie.
Pot pie, shepherd's pie, and quiche.
What is docking?
Poking small holes in an unbaked crust to allow steam to escape so the dough does not rise.
What is lattice on a pie?
Strips of dough are woven into a criss-cross pattern to decorate the top of a pie.
Pie dough can be made without a recipe if you follow what ratio?
3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, and 1 part water
What are the steps to making pie crust?
Combine dry ingredients
Cut in the fat
Add liquid- a little bit at a time, stirring gently with a fork until the dough comes together
Refrigerate the dough
Roll out dough
Place dough in the pan
Trim edges
Name the four types of pie.
Fruit, Cream, Custard, and Savory Pie
What is the definition of blind baking?
To bake a pie shell unfilled, use baking weights or beans to support the crust as it bakes.
Bonus (+500) What is a way to decorate pies that we did not talk about?
Different Lattices (Thick and Thin Lattice, Wavy Lattice)
Baked Cookie Cutter Shapes
Shapes in the dough
Braided Lattice or Braided edge
etc.
Why do the ingredients in a pie dough have to be cold?
Easier to work with and makes your crust flaky