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Default Graham cracker crust


"Marcella Peek" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>> I know, what could be simpler? Well, the couple I've made, while
>> successful tastewise, are a failure at coming out of the pan.
>>
>> I use 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (crushed myself),
>> 6 ounces of butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar.


> Mine uses only 4 T butter, quite a bit less. 6 oz is what?...3/4 C.
>
> I made a regular pie crust that used tons more butter than my regular
> and it also turned to glue and would not come off the pan. Maybe
> there's a too much butter problem.


I will definitely try that next time. I have to save up for more
lemons first. This pie calls for at least 4 or 5. Sticker shock seeing
them at 2 for $1.49. Ouch. Luckily I found them sold by the bag
of 6 for $2.99. But I digress.

Thanks for the idea.

nancy