On Jan 2, 10:54*am, Goro > wrote:
> Everytime i make a pie crust, i get a bit of shrinkage. *It shrinks
> maybe 1/4 to 1/2 an inch and i'm not sure how to fix it. *It's never
> posed a real problem, but it is a bit annoying.
>
> i use a pretty normal crust recipe, i think, using some shortening and
> them the rest butter.
>
> So any suggestions on how to keep the crust from shrinking?
>
> thx
> -goro-

Do you pre-bake the crust before filling it? If so, maybe use pie
weights or dried beans overe foil lining when doing that.

If not, maybe just give yourself extra height when shaping your crust,
so any shrinkage won't get too low.

Sorry you're having trouble ,shrunken crusts are annoying - makes the
filling run over.

Kris