A basic pie dough has a what ratio
3-2-1
List three mixing or handling steps that help keep pie dough flaky
Keep ingredients cold, cut fat into peas-sized pieces, don't overmix, use only enough liquid to hold dough, wrap and chill before rolling.
Why is using proper technique an important factor in making pie dough
It helps understand how the ingredients work together
3 teaspoon equal what
1 tablespoon
Explain blind baking: when is it used and summarize the basic procedure steps.
Blind baking: used when shell must be pre-baked (e.g., for custard or unbaked fillings). Dock dough, line with foil, weight with pie weights or dried beans, bake, remove weights/foil and finish baking until golden.
Salt does what to the gluten and what the flavor
tenderizes , enhances
For the first 10 minutes, at what oven temperature range should pies be baked to set the bottom crust?
400âFâ425âF
What do two crust pies have
A bottom and a top crust
1 quart equals
4 cups
what must you not do to the pie dough
overmix the dough
What type of flour is used preferred for pies
Pastry flour
When you chill the dough it does what to the dough
This allows the dough and fat to firm for easy handling and rolling
Single- crust pies are often filled with what
cream or custard
1 gallon equals
4 quarts
what are cream pies often topped with
a meringue or whipped cream
What two fats can be used to make the pie dough
Butter, Vegetable Shortening
What should you do to your dough before using it
Dough should be covered with plastic wrap and chilled before using it
The two types of pie dough are
flaky and mealy
4 quarts
16 cups
What type of pie has been your favorite to make so far?
any response
What type of pattern is made with Latticework
grid
Its important to overmix the dough true or false
false ; do not overmix the dough
Explain how to finish a double-crust pie so the top will have a shiny brown finish (include the specific common topping used).
Brush top crust with milk, cream or beaten egg (egg wash) and sprinkle with sugar for shine and browning.
One cup equals how many tbsp
16
What must the fruit filling be before it is added to the unbaked shell
cool