Pro Pie-Baking Tips: The Secret to Flakier Pie Crust for Thanksgiving Cooking Tips Pies Desserts
Pie is delicious, but a great crust makes it even better. Did you know that by freezing your pie crust first, you will get a flakier pie crust? Here's how to make the most delicious and flakiest pie crust in town:
- Make your dough and divide it by rolling the dough to create two round disks.
- Wrap them in plastic wrap or put them in a quart-sized zipper food storage bag. Freeze the crust for up to four months.
- When you're ready to use it, simply remove it from the freezer and set it on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes then roll it out.
Here are some more pie crust tips I've learned over the years:
- Use ice-cold butter or shortening.
- Leave some butter or fat chunks in the dough.
- Use water sparingly.
- Make a disc out of the prepared dough.
- Always refrigerate your pie dough.
- Turn the dough as you're rolling it out.
- Chill your pie plate before putting the dough into it.
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