wrote on 11 Feb 2006 in rec.food.baking
> 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
>
>
on a thin cutting board... covered.
--
The eyes are the mirrors....
But the ears...Ah the ears.
The ears keep the hat up.