A Baker’s Odyssey: Pie Crust Recipe
You say you can’t make pie pastry? This video will take all the fear out of making pie dough. I explain why each step is necessary and guide you to perfect results every time.
with Greg Patent, Award Winning Cookbook Author
You say you can’t make pie pastry? This video will take all the fear out of making pie dough. I explain why each step is necessary and guide you to perfect results every time.
your video does not specify the amount of flour for the pie crust – can you provide?
Hello, Bill Baca
Here’s how I make my basic pie dough now: 7.5 ounces all-purpose flour, 6 ounces fat (half butter, half lard or vegetable shortening), 1/2 teaspoon salt, about 6 tablespoons ice water. Happy Baking!
Is there a recipe that goes with this? I like the video!
Hello, Annette
I’ll cut to the chase and tell you what I make now as my basic pie dough: 7.5 ounces all-purpose flour, 6 ounces fat (half butter, half lard or vegetable shortening), 1/2 teaspoon salt, about 6 tablespoons ice water. Happy baking and thanks so much for writing.