Top Tips to Make the Most Mouthwatering Pie Crust

TOP TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST
MOUTHWATERING PIE CRUST
The pie crust has to be undoubtedly one of the most essential
elements that make the pie taste delicious and delectable. Most
definitely, homemade piecrust can be more tasty and flaky as
compared to the one you can buy from a store. Here are some
simple tips to make the most delicious piecrust at home:

Cold Ingredients Make The Perfect Flaky Dough
Not only butter, but all ingredients used should be cold. Using cold
ingredients gives you very flaky dough that is just what you need. In
addition, cold ingredients help prevent gluten from developing in the flour.
It also becomes easier to get the perfect dough, crumbly and dry. If it’s too
dry, add some chilled water.

Add Minimum Water
If the dough looks a bit dry, it is okay to add some ice cold water, but make
sure not to put too much. You don’t want to have watery dough and end up
with a soft crust. Add enough water so that the ingredients hold together.
Add An Egg Yolk
If you already have an egg yolk in the recipe,
then that’s good, else you should always add
one egg yolk. The addition of the egg yolk
makes handling the dough easier hence there
are fewer chances that you will end up with a
ruined piecrust.

Use Your Fingertips
When you’re working the dough, use your finger tips instead of the palms of
your hands. Palms are warmer so can soften the dough a bit. You want the
dough to be firm, so use the finger tips. Don’t worry if you see big chunks or
crumble bits from butter or egg yolk.
Refrigerate The Dough Before Baking
If the dough seems to be a little tender or soft, then refrigerate it for 20-
30 minutes before baking. Flatten the dough in form a disk, cover it with
wax paper or butter paper and let it chill. This makes the dough a bit
firm and holds together well

Roll In All Four Directions
Flour the countertop lightly before rolling the dough; it keeps the
dough from sticking. Place the rolling pin in the centre of the
dough disk and roll it away from you. As you go rolling toward the
edges, lower the pressure to give the same thickness throughout
the center and edges of the dough. Roll the pin in all four
directions; away and toward you, left and right for equal thickness.

These tips can give you just the right dough and eventually the most
mouthwatering and flaky piecrust. If one of the days you’re not in the
mood to bake a pie at home, you can always find tasty and delicious
fresh baked pies in Los Angeles CA from various places that provide
fresh and organic foods. These freshly baked pies from farm stores in
Los Angeles CA have just the right texture, flakiness and melt in your
mouth as soon as you take a bite!

Visit Leelin Bakery and Cafe
Website: www.leelinbakerycafe.com
Phone: 213-382-2351
Address: 209 South Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90004