Not quite so flaky pie crust?
- HeatherFeather
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Not quite so flaky pie crust?
A challenge for you: I have always been able to make a very flaky pie crust. My mom learned from her mom & grandma, and I learned from Mom when I was a little kid. It came as quite a shock to me to find out that my boyfriend prefers a less flaky crust. In fact, he'd like it to not be flaky at all.
He likes graham cracker crusts and other cookie based crusts, but that doesn't work for every type of pie. I am hoping one of you out there has a recipe for a pie crust that is something I can still roll out and top a pie with that tastes great but doesn't flake.
He likes graham cracker crusts and other cookie based crusts, but that doesn't work for every type of pie. I am hoping one of you out there has a recipe for a pie crust that is something I can still roll out and top a pie with that tastes great but doesn't flake.
Re: Not quite so flaky pie crust?
I am not a huge baker, but my mom always taught me to not overwork the crust, or it becomes leathery. Overwork your crust, when cutting in the butter, cut the butter in until you know its melting? I have no idea. Thought everyone liked flaky crusts!
Store bought pie crusts, generally aren't flaky. Maybe its the freezing that prevents that. Make one, freeze it, defrost and cook it. Maybe it won't be flaky.
Store bought pie crusts, generally aren't flaky. Maybe its the freezing that prevents that. Make one, freeze it, defrost and cook it. Maybe it won't be flaky.
- Kchurchill5
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Re: Not quite so flaky pie crust?
Everyone knows I hate to bate! But, I do make a flaky crust.
But, yes, over working, and warm butter, and water makes a tougher crust.
All I can think of.
Other than making a potato based crust, but that is a whole different type of crust.
But, yes, over working, and warm butter, and water makes a tougher crust.
All I can think of.
Other than making a potato based crust, but that is a whole different type of crust.
- HeatherFeather
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Re: Not quite so flaky pie crust?
I am not sure a tough crust is really what he is after either though. I think he would just like it to not flake apart when he cuts into it and have a slightly softer texture.
He definitely prefers my homemade crusts to the store bought ones, so that didn't work. I had thought that might do the trick, but the flavors were off for him. He likes the taste of homemade, just not the flaky texture. He doesn't like puff pastry or crescent rolls either, for the same reason.
I may try different combinations of fat to see if that will help a bit more.
He definitely prefers my homemade crusts to the store bought ones, so that didn't work. I had thought that might do the trick, but the flavors were off for him. He likes the taste of homemade, just not the flaky texture. He doesn't like puff pastry or crescent rolls either, for the same reason.
I may try different combinations of fat to see if that will help a bit more.
- HeatherFeather
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Re: Not quite so flaky pie crust?
Possibly - he loves whole wheat bread. I am not sure I'd really like the taste of one made with whole wheat though - hard to say, I have never tried one.Sue wrote:I wonder if you made a whole wheat crust he would like it better?
Re: Not quite so flaky pie crust?
It's not that bad. I mean, it is whole wheat. I reviewed one I gave 4 stars to.HeatherFeather wrote:Possibly - he loves whole wheat bread. I am not sure I'd really like the taste of one made with whole wheat though - hard to say, I have never tried one.Sue wrote:I wonder if you made a whole wheat crust he would like it better?
Review:This was a very good recipe for pie crust and held together very well in addition to being easy to make. Not quite as light, buttery and flaky as a white flour crust, but it made up for that in its healthiness.
That's my pic of it. No link to the site though, I don't give them traffic.
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup vegan shortening
1/2 cup cold water
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Mix together as you would for pie crust. I don't imagine I used vegan shortening. I'd recommend a 50:50 butter-shortening ratio.
- HeatherFeather
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Re: Not quite so flaky pie crust?
Thanks, Sue. I will ask him what he thinks. It sounds and looks like something I should try. I will be so happy to be able to cook and bake again once I get settled into my new home. One of the first things I want to bake is a pie for my bf.