Basic Pie Knowledge
Types of Pies and Crusts
Baking Techniques
Miscellaneous Pie
Who is Mrs. Overholser?
100
What are the main ingredients needed to make a traditional pie crust?
Flour, Cold Fat (usually shortening or lard), Water, Salt
100
What is the decorative design on this pie crust called?
Lattice
100
How can you tell when a fruit pie is done baking?
It will be heated through and the filling will be bubbling.
100
What are two common ingredients used to thicken fruit pie fillings?
Cornstarch and flour
100
What subject does Mrs. Overholser teach?
Family and Consumer Sciences
200
What is the purpose of "cutting in" the fat (butter or shortening) into the flour when making pie crust?
To create a flaky texture
200
Why would you use a lattice crust for a fruit pie?
It allows steam to escape
200
Why is it important to vent the top crust of a fruit pie?
To let the steam escape.
200
What should you do if your pie dough is too sticky to roll out?
Add more flour to the dough or surface.
200
Mrs. Overholser is the adviser for which national student organization?
FCCLA - Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
300
What is the typical process for rolling out pie dough?
Lightly floured surface and a rolling pin. Roll the dough out and rotate the dough for even thickness
300
What is a "blind bake?"
Baking a pie shell with no filling inside.
300
What is the recommended temperature range for baking most fruit pies?
350-450oF
300
What is the role of cornstarch or flour in fruit pie fillings?
To thicken the filling
300
How many years has Mrs. Overholser been a teacher?
11 years
400
Why is it important to keep the fat cold when making a pie crust?
It helps to create the flaky texture
400
Why would someone "blind bake" a pie crust?
To prevent the crust from getting too soggy.
400
How can you prevent a pie crust from becoming soggy when making a fruit pie?
Blind bake the crust. Vent the top crust or make a lattice.
400
What is the name of pinching the pie crust to create a design on the edge?
Fluting or crimping
400
What is Mrs. Overholser's favorite pop?
Cherry Coke Zero
500
What is the function of salt in a pie crust?
Enhances gluten bonds and provides flavor
500
What is the difference between a single-crust pie and a double-crust pie?
Single crust just has the bottom(shell) pie crust. A double crust has the bottom crust and also a top crust.
500
How can you keep a pie crust from puffing up while baking blind?
Dock the crust, use pie weights.
500
What are the steps you should take if your pie crust starts to burn before the pie filling is fully cooked?
Cover the edges with aluminum foil or a pie crust cover.
500
Mrs. Overholser has two dogs. What are their names?
Elizar/Ellie and Zaida