Creations of pies
shaping pie dough
Pie doughs and shells
conversions
Anything Goes
100

A basic pie dough has a what ratio

3-2-1

100

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.

100

Why is using proper technique an important factor in making pie dough

It helps understand how the ingredients work together 

100

3 teaspoon equal what

1 tablespoon

100

 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.

200

Salt does what to the gluten and what the flavor

tenderizes , enhances 

200

For the first 10 minutes, at what oven temperature range should pies be baked to set the bottom crust?

400∘F−425∘F

200

What do two crust pies have

A bottom and a top crust

200

1 quart equals 

4 cups

200

what must you not do to the pie dough

overmix the dough

300

What type of flour is used preferred for pies

Pastry flour

300

When you chill the dough it does what to the dough

This allows the dough and fat to firm for easy handling and rolling

300

Single- crust pies are often filled with what

cream or custard

300

1 gallon equals

4 quarts

300

what are cream pies often topped with

a meringue or whipped cream

400

What two fats can be used to make the pie dough

Butter, Vegetable Shortening

400

What should you do to your dough before using it 

Dough should be covered with plastic wrap and chilled before using it 

400

The two types of pie dough are

flaky and mealy

400

4 quarts 

16 cups

400

What type of pie has been your favorite to make so far?

any response

500

What type of pattern is made with Latticework

grid

500

Its important to overmix the dough true or false


false ; do not overmix the dough

500

 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. 

500

One cup equals how many tbsp

16

500

What must the fruit filling be before it is added to the unbaked shell

cool