Fresh Cake Yeast | Active Dry Yeast | Quick-Rising Active Dry Yeast
Yeast that is activated in warm water before it is mixed with the flour and other ingredients to form dough, is the simplest leavening method for preparing yeasted breads.
Short crust is used to make pies and tarts. It is slightly different than a basic flaky crust in that it is lighter and crispier. It is more tender and crumbles easier when eaten.
Tips
The following tips may assist in a more successful pie making experience or help you with some problem areas.
Dry Dough:
If the dough is dry and does not stick together when pinching a small piece of between your fingers, add more ice water.
There are many creative ways in which the edges of a pie can be finished. Shown below are some common ways to trim the edge of a pie, but don't hesitate to use your imagination.
Crumb Crust
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham-cracker crumbs (approximately 18 graham cracker squares)1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup melted butter or margarine
Crumb crust is an alternative to the traditional single pie crust.
The dough that serves as a base for the pizza that is prepared, formed into a circular, square or rectangular shape, baked and then topped with pizza ingredients.
A type of Italian yeasted flat bread made with white flour that is similar to a crispy pizza crust. It has a delicious peppery flavor and a crunchy, cracker-like texture.