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.
Making a double homemade pie crust is basically the same as making a single pie crust. The same techniques are used when learning how to make a pie crust whether it is for a single or double pie.
A pie made with both a bottom and a top crust. The first crust used for the Double Crust Pie is the bottom crust which is rolled out and placed in the pie plate.
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.