To help your pie crust stay nice and neat while it bakes, here are some tips I learned from my own kitchen wins and mistakes:
Chill Your Dough: After you make the dough, put it in the refrigerator. This helps it get firmer and stops it from shrinking.
Use Pie Weights: Cover the crust with parchment paper and then fill it with pie weights or dried beans. This stops the dough from puffing up too much.
Docking: Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the dough. This lets steam escape while it’s baking.
Pre-bake: If you're making custard or fruit pies, bake the crust first until it’s a light golden color.
These simple changes can really help your pie turn out better!
To help your pie crust stay nice and neat while it bakes, here are some tips I learned from my own kitchen wins and mistakes:
Chill Your Dough: After you make the dough, put it in the refrigerator. This helps it get firmer and stops it from shrinking.
Use Pie Weights: Cover the crust with parchment paper and then fill it with pie weights or dried beans. This stops the dough from puffing up too much.
Docking: Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the dough. This lets steam escape while it’s baking.
Pre-bake: If you're making custard or fruit pies, bake the crust first until it’s a light golden color.
These simple changes can really help your pie turn out better!