Common Pie Dough Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
The thousands of pies we've baked over the years in the test kitchen have taught us a thing or three about what can go wrong when rolling the dough.
The thousands of pies we've baked over the years in the test kitchen have taught us a thing or three about what can go wrong when rolling the dough.
Here are the three most common problems—and instructions for avoiding them.
UNEVEN, ASYMMETRICAL PIE "ROUND"
CAUSE:
Poor rolling technique, or dough too cold to roll
SOLUTION:
Roll, rotate, repeat and let the dough warm up if necessary
TORN DOUGH
CAUSE:
Manhandling en route
SOLUTION:
Use rolling pin to transfer dough to pie plate
SHRUNKEN BAKED SHELL
CAUSE:
Stretched or insufficiently chilled dough
SOLUTION:
Support dough when fitting, and chill before baking
