Pretty pie crust

14 years ago

Whenever I try to make a crimped pie crust using my fingers and thumbs, when I bake it the crimp I made no longer shows. How can I do it so that it bakes and it is noticeable? Thanks.

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blueheron
14 years ago
I have the same problem. The crimping sort of flattens out.
maureen_me
14 years ago
You have to expect some degree of flattening out, since a major part of piecrust is shortening, and shortening melts when it's baked. If you're having a big problem, I'd guess one of two things--or both. Your dough needs to be really cold, so that the shape has a chance to set somewhat before the shortening starts to melt in the oven. Also, when you make the crimps, exaggerate them a bit--make them deeper than you want them to be once the pie is baked, to compensate for the settling effect.
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lindac
14 years ago
Are you making an oil crust?
I don't have the problem....and I use either Crisco, butter or a mix...
Perhaps you need a tad bit more flour in your dough...
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lorijean44
14 years ago
Also, remember not to stretch the dough. Give yourself plenty of 'edge' to work with. If you stretch the dough, it will shrink back.

Lori
cookie8
Original Author
14 years ago
I usually use the Tenderflake recipe. Lori, what do you mean about stretching the dough? Does that happen when rolling? I am probably letting it get too warm. Do you think after I roll it and shape it if I put it the fridge for about 1/2 hour that would help? Any type of design I put on the crust doesn't work out, no matter how deep. I see pictures of even the fork crimp working out! Drives me nuts.
lorijean44
14 years ago
Cookie8, when you place the rolled out dough into your pie plate, just lay it in the dish. If you try to stretch it to fit, it will shrink back when baked. It's rather annoying! It will definitely help if you chill it a little bit before baking. Even just 15 minutes would help.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Pie Crusts

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