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How to create a perfect pie crust

So your pies don't come out flaky like Grandma's used to? Here are some basic hints for making that perfect pie crust:
  • Don't overwork dough when cutting shortening into flour as this causes a hard, tough crust.
  • Use ice water when mixing pastry. (Put some ice cubes in water and measure from that container.) Cold water allows the shortening to stay cold and not blend into solid mass. Solid masses turn into tough crusts.
  • Make sure all equipment is cold (including your hands) when making and working with the dough such as mixing bowl, pastry blender, rolling pin and pastry cloth.
  • Use of a pastry cloth to roll out dough will help decrease the amount of flour added to crust. The less flour on the surface, the flakier the pastry.
  • Roll from center of dough, raise rolling pin up before reaching the edge, so edge won't become too thin.
  • Never turn dough over. Remove bits of dough from rolling pin as you work as not to tear the dough.
  • To fit in pie shell, fold in half and place fold in the center of plate, unfold the crust and loosely fit into plate. Don't stretch or pull the dough, which can cause the pastry to shrink as it bakes.

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Roul'Pat Nonstick Workstation Sheets Roul'Pat Nonstick Workstation Sheets
Coated with silicone on both sides for a better grip on the counter.
$44.95
  

Pastry Pro Blender Pastry Pro Blender
Unique design reduces hand fatigue when blending pastry dough.
$21.95
  

E-Z Slice Pie Pan E-Z Slice Pie Pan


Less runny pie filling with this pan design!
$9.95
  

Oven Companion Rack Oven Companion Rack

Expand your oven space or stack baked goods in freezer!
$15.95
  

Lattice & Hearts Pie Top Cutter Lattice & Hearts Pie Top Cutter
It’s so easy to cut a beautiful lattice pie top with a pie top cutter.
$12.95
  

Quick Whip™ Milk Frother and Whip Cream Maker Quick Whip™ Milk Frother and Whip Cream Maker
Give your food that professional touch by decorating with real whipped cream in seconds!
$22.95
  

Stainless Steel One-Handed Sifter Stainless Steel One-Handed Sifter
Simply shake side to side for sifting or dusting!
$7.95
  

Tapered Wooden Rolling Pin Tapered Wooden Rolling Pin
Gentle taper of this wooden pin allows for easy control while rolling.
$7.95
  

Pie Crust Maker Set, 2-pc. Pie Crust Maker Set, 2-pc.

Easy way to form perfect round pastry crust for pies, with no mess on the countertop.
$9.95
  

Rolling Pin Rings Rolling Pin Rings

Roll your dough to the exact thickness for cookies and pastries.
$9.95
  

Mini Silicone Basting/Pastry Brush Mini Silicone Basting/Pastry Brush
Handy little pastry or basting brush that is heat resistant up to 600°F.
$4.95
  

Silpin Baker’s-Style Rolling Pin Silpin Baker’s-Style Rolling Pin
Less sticking, less wrist stress, less clean-up with silicone.
$34.95
  

Pie Crust Shields, 5-pc. set Pie Crust Shields, 5-pc. set

Fits 10” or 12” pie
$10.95
  

Silicone Pie Crust Shield Silicone Pie Crust Shield
No more burnt crusts!
$6.95
  

Cherry Stoner Cherry Stoner

Stoner squeezes pits from cherries. Works more quickly for large volume of cherries.
$59.95
  

Universal Plus Kitchen Machine Universal Plus Kitchen Machine
Higher watts more speeds - better lifetime performance.
$399.99
  

Leaves & Apples Pie Top Cutter Leaves & Apples Pie Top Cutter

Create beautiful, intricately designed pie tops with 2-sided cutter.
$12.95
  

ClearJel Starch ClearJel Starch


ClearJel starch is the cook's and canner's secret ingredient! Use to thicken pie filling!
$5.25
  

Rolling Pin, 18” Straight, No Handle Rolling Pin, 18” Straight, No Handle
Reduce hand stress with this professional straight rolling pin!
$10.95
  

Pastry Cloth & Rolling Pin Cover Pastry Cloth & Rolling Pin Cover
Make flakier pie crusts or crispier cookies!
$6.95
  

Pie Lifter, Bake-In Pie Lifter, Bake-In
Place this lifter in your pie pan and remove that first slice of pie with ease.
$6.95
  

Pie Crust Shields Pie Crust Shields

Create evenly browned pie top edges every time with these handly deflectors.
$3.95
  

Pie Top Cutter Set Pie Top Cutter Set
Dress up your pies for family dinners, bake sales or just a little something different.
$14.95
  

Pie Weights, Ceramic Pie Weights, Ceramic
Weigh down flaky crusts to prevent your pie shells from bubbling up during baking
$6.95
  

Lattice Roller Lattice Roller
Add an elegant look to your pie and at the same time let them see the tempting filling inside.
$9.95
  

Pastry Wheel Cutter Pastry Wheel Cutter
Quickly cut out dough for pastries & pies.
$5.95
  

Pie Shield, 1 Piece Pie Shield, 1 Piece
No more burnt or overdone edges.
$5.50
  

Crème Pie / Pastry Fillings Crème Pie / Pastry Fillings
Filling for Danish, donuts, pies and other pastries.
$4.95
  

Fruit Pie / Pastry Fillings Fruit Pie / Pastry Fillings
Used by professionals between cake layers in Danish pastry and pies.
$6.95
  

Nifty Oven Guard Nifty Oven Guard
No more messes when you're baking your favorite pie!
$7.95
  

French Style Silpin French Style Silpin
Roll those delicate pastries with a nonstick silicone rolling pin!
$34.95
  

Covered Pie Pan Covered Pie Pan
Protection to keep your pie good to the last slice!
$24.95
  

Spring Pie Top Cutters, Set of 2 Spring Pie Top Cutters, Set of 2
Add some fun details to your pies with butterfly and tulip pie top cutters.
$9.95
  

Nonstick Ovenliner, 30” Nonstick Ovenliner, 30”
...that dirty oven! Keep your oven clean with this nonstick oven liner.
$24.95
  


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