Dee Randall wrote:
>
> "Mordechai Housman" > wrote in message
> news:mGDeg.1438$Oa3.250@trndny09...
> > "Dee Randall" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>>> I never made a good crust until I recently made a good one, which I
> >>>> probably discussed ad infinitum here on this ng.
> >>>> Dee Dee
> >>>
> >>> I mentioned that at this point I'm using frozen pie crusts I bought
> >>> in the store. I'm not up to making my own just yet. Maybe in a month
> >>> or so, after I've tried a some variety in my pies, and I have some
> >>> success under my belt (literally, I'm afraid).
> >>>
> >>> But some people posted some pie crust recipes, which I will probably
> >>> take a much closer look at in a few weeks, I hope.
> >>>
> >>> Mordechai
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm 71 and I've been afraid to make a pie crust all my life, but have
> >> tried. I'm still afraid.
> >>
> >> Also, I've watched foodnetwork for a few years now and none of them
> >> have convinced me that EYE could make a pie crust, until I saw Ina
> >> Garten on one of her shows make one in the food processor.
> >>
> >> I (we) have made two sets of pie crusts so far. The first was
> >> perfect, but the second because of my forgetfulness to add, or add
> >> enough, cornstarch/flour, the bottom inside crust was a little soggy.
> >>
> >> Happy cooking,
> >> Dee Dee
> >
> > But that's just how I LOVE my apple pies! The bottom crust to be soggy
> > at the place where it meets the apples. Of course, I usually want them
> > soggy from apple juice, but this may be good too.
> >
> Well, it looks like there's something for everyone. I think it might be
> harder to make the bottom crispy, so you're probably in luck. (For me, when
> the bottom crust is soggy, the (imaginary) dog gets it. :-))
> Dee Dee

When I make a meat pie from leftover roast or chicken, I paint the
bottom crust with some beaten egg. It may work for a fruit pie
too. .......Sharon