Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> wrote on 07 Feb 2006 in rec.food.baking
>
> >
> > >
> > > From: "Ken Ortmann" >
> > > Date: 2006/02/06 Mon AM 12:56:26 EST
> > > To:
> > > Subject: Shrinking pie crust
>
> Also allow the crust to rest in the fridge after rolling it out but prior
> to fitting it into the pie pan. Rested it won't tend to unstretch.
>
> --
> The eyes are the mirrors....
> But the ears...Ah the ears.
> The ears keep the hat up.
Ahhh.... Now THAT'S what I was looking for. I learned to weigh the
crust down to prevent "puffing" a long time ago. The sides continue to
shrink down (usually unevenly) despite weights. I am always very
careful to avoid stretching the dough but some may be unavoidable. How
do you recommend fitting it into fridge? Folded?
Ken