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How to Make a Harry Potter Treacle Tart

Howcast — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:45:38 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Par-bake pie shell Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and par-bake the pie shell from 15 to 20 minutes or until it has a light, golden color. Let the shell cool for 30 minutes.
TIP: Keep your crust smooth as it bakes with pie weights or uncooked beans.
Step 2: Mix ingredients Hand or machine mix the golden syrup, breadcrumbs, egg yolks, heavy cream, and lemon juice; add a pinch of ground ginger if you like.
TIP: If you can’t find golden syrup, which is typically available in specialty food stores, use light corn syrup and molasses in a 2 to 1 ratio as a substitute.
Step 3: Bake Spread the mixture into the pie shell, lower the oven to 350 degrees, and bake the treacle tart for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is just set.
Step 4: Cool and serve Allow the tart to cool, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Harry Potter would be proud!
FACT: Steven Spielberg was considered for directing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone — he wanted to consolidate several of the books’ plots and make it an animated feature.

You Will Need

2 c. golden syrup
1 1/2 c. breadcrumbs
2 egg yolks
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 9-inch pie shell
Pie weights or uncooked beans (optional)
Ground ginger (optional)
Light corn syrup (optional)
Molasses (optional)
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

How to Bake a Healthy Pie for Dessert

Howcast — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:47 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Use a single crust Use only a single bottom crust, which will save you 120 calories and 8 grams of fat per slice of an eight-slice, 9-inch pie.
TIP: Ditch the crust altogether and line a pie dish with crumbs over a layer of cooking spray. Try gingersnaps, shortbread cookies, graham crackers, or chocolate cookie crumbs.
Step 2: Swap white flour Swap half the white flour in your crust recipe with whole wheat pastry flour. You’ll gain 1-1/2 grams of fiber per slice.
Step 3: Use good fat Use a pie crust recipe that calls for oil instead of shortening and use a healthy oil, like canola. Use less than called for and substitute the rest with low-fat buttermilk or fat-free cream cheese.
Step 4: Reduce sugar Reduce the amount of sugar in your pie filling by half or replace half with sugar substitute.
Step 5: Cut filling fat Cut the butter in your filling — which can normally go up to a half a cup — to about two tablespoons. Use fat-free sweetened condensed milk in recipes that call for sweetened condensed milk and evaporated skimmed milk in recipes that call for evaporated milk. Try low-fat or light cream cheese in place of the full-fat variety.
TIP: Make your own fruit pie filling to boost fiber and nutrients.
Step 6: Top it off Top your healthy pie off with low-fat vanilla ice cream or fat-free whipped topping and dig in.
FACT: The American Pie Council named January 23 National Pie Day, dedicated to celebrating pie.

You Will Need

Single crust
Whole wheat pastry flour
Canola oil
Low-fat buttermilk or fat-free cream cheese
Sugar substitute
Fat-free sweetened condensed milk
Evaporated skimmed milk
Low-fat or light cream cheese
Low-fat vanilla ice cream or low-fat whipped topping
Cookie crumbs (optional)
Fruit (optional)

How to Make Mississippi Mud Pie

Howcast — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:31:07 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Pulverize cookies Pulverize the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and then mix the pieces with the melted butter to form a dough.
TIP: There will be 3 cups of cookie crumbs after grinding. If not, grind a few extra cookies to equal 3 cups.
Step 2: Press dough into pie pan Press the dough into the pie plate to make a crust and place it in the freezer for 3 hours.
Step 3: Melt chocolate and sprinkle pecans Melt 2 ounces of the chocolate in a double boiler, stirring constantly. Then coat the inside of the pie crust with the melted chocolate, sprinkle it with pecans, and set it in the freezer to harden.
Step 4: Melt remaining chocolate Melt the remaining chocolate and butter in the double boiler.
Step 5: Mix eggs and sugar Mix the eggs, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt with the mixer set on high speed. Beat until the batter falls from the beaters in ribbons — approximately three minutes.
Step 6: Fold chocolate into batter Fold the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the batter with a spatula and then pour it into the pie shell.
Step 7: Bake on 350 Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes, until a crust forms on top and the filling is set.
Step 8: Remove pie and cool Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on the wire cooling rack. The pie must be thoroughly cooled before serving.
TIP: If you need the pie to cool quickly, allow it to cool on the rack for 30 minutes and then put it in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Step 9: Top cooled pie Top the cooled pie with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate sauce. Cut and serve a big, heaping piece to your favorite person, even if that person is yourself.
FACT: The Mayans used cocoa beans in religious rituals and as currency.

You Will Need

4 c. chocolate sandwich cookies
1/2 lb. butter
melted
8 oz. bittersweet chocolate
chopped
1 c. toasted pecans
chopped
1/2 c. butter
4 large eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce
Equipment:
Food processor
Pie plate
Double boiler
Mixer
Wire cooling rack

How to Make Lemon Meringue Pie

Howcast — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:01:47 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Mix flour, sugar, and butter Sift the plain flour and confectioners’ sugar into the bowl. Then add the butter and mix with your hands, squeezing the butter into the flour and sugar.
Step 2: Mix in the egg and water Knead the mixture into buttery dough and add the egg yolk and water. Mix again with your hands, and then wrap it with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge for half an hour.
Step 3: Mix initial filling ingredients Mix in a saucepan over low heat the simple syrup, flour, water, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture evenly and bring it to a rapid boil until it thickens.
TIP: The thickening will happen quickly, so be sure to watch the mixture closely.
Step 4: Add butter, lemon rinds, and eggs Add the butter, lemon rind, and egg yolks. Mix quickly until the butter melts and the eggs and rinds are all mixed in. Turn off the heat and set the mixture aside.
TIP: Mix the eggs in quickly so they do not cook separately and then let the mixture cool.
Step 5: Prepare the crust Roll out the dough, spread it evenly into the pie plate, and put wax paper on top. Fill the pie plate with rice to weigh down the crust for baking, and then bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Remove the rice and paper Remove the rice and the paper, bake for another 15 minutes, and then let it cool for 10 minutes. Then turn the oven down to 180 degrees.
Step 7: Mix meringue ingredients In a separate bowl, mix the egg whites with an electric mixer and gradually add the sugar, until the mixture forms stiff, shiny peaks. Spread the lemon filling evenly over the piecrust and then add the meringue on top.
Step 8: Bake, cool, and serve Bake the pie for 5 minutes at 180 degrees, and then let it sit and cool for about 45 minutes. Eat and enjoy.
FACT: Lemons are believed to be native to India.

You Will Need

For the pastry:
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
2/3 c. of unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. water
For the filling:
1 c. simple syrup
1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. water
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. unsalted butter
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 egg yolks
For the meringue:
3 egg whites
1/2 c. sugar
Equipment:
Sifter
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin
Wax paper
Pie plate
Rice for the pie plate
Electric mixer

How to Make Strawberry Pie

Howcast — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:31:23 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare strawberries Wash the strawberries and remove their tops. Slice them lengthwise into pieces and place half of them into the pastry shell, setting the rest aside.
TIP: To avoid a runny pie, do not soak the strawberries in water.
Step 2: Start the filling Mash the remaining strawberries and combine them with the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Step 3: Add cornstarch Whisk together the cornstarch and water and then gradually stir this mixture into the boiling strawberry mixture.
Step 4: Let thicken Reduce the heat and simmer and stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
TIP: Add 2 tablespoons white corn syrup to the pan to achieve a thicker sugary glaze.
Step 5: Fill pie shell Let the filling cool and then pour it into the pastry shell.
Step 6: Add the finishing touch Chill the pie in your freezer before serving. Add a dollop of whipped cream for an ultimate delight.
FACT: The commonly cultivated strawberry originated in Europe in the 18th century.

You Will Need

Baked 9-inch pastry shell
4 c. sliced strawberries
1 c. white sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
u00be c. water
Whipped cream
2 tbsp. white corn syrup (optional)

How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie

Howcast — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:46:08 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Melt chocolate Melt the chocolate with two tablespoons of the milk in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
TIP: You can use a double boiler instead of a microwave.
Step 2: Mix in sugar Add the sugar, cream cheese, and remaining milk to the chocolate, blending with the wire whisk. Then refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Fold in whipped cream Fold in 3½ cups of the whipped cream, and then spoon the mixture into the pie crust.
Step 4: Freeze and serve Freeze the pie for at least 4 hours. Before serving, let the pie sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Add whipped cream Add a dollop of whipped cream and serve.
FACT: Eating chocolate causes the brain to produce natural opiates, which dulI pain and increase a feeling of well-being.

You Will Need

4 oz. German sweet chocolate
chopped
u2153 c. milk
divided
2 tbsp. sugar
4 oz. cream cheese
softened
12 oz. whipped cream
9″ graham cracker crust
Microwave-safe bowl
Whisk
Double boiler (optional)

How to Make Coconut Cream Pie

Howcast — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:45:47 +0000

Instructions

: Raw egg carries a risk of salmonella infection. Use pasteurized egg whites to reduce your risk.
Step 1: Bake the pie crust Bake a store-bought or homemade pie crust until it is golden brown and set it aside to cool.
Step 2: Whisk the milk and sugar Whisk together the sugar and 2 cups of the milk in the small saucepan, and then bring it to a simmer over low heat.
Step 3: Separate the eggs Separate the eggs and temper the egg yolks with the heated milk and sugar mixture. Then add everything back to the saucepan. Save the egg whites.
TIP: Tempering prevents the eggs from scrambling by slowly increasing the temperature with a small amount of the heated liquid.
Step 4: Add the cornstarch Dissolve the cornstarch with the remaining milk and add it to the saucepan. Allow it to thicken for 4 to 6 minutes.
Step 5: Combine the vanilla, coconut, and butter Stir in the vanilla, coconut, and butter, and allow the mixture to cool before pouring it into the pie shell.
Step 6: Make the meringue Make the meringue by beating the saved egg whites with an electric beater and slowly adding the confectioners’ sugar until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
Step 7: Bake and serve Top the pie with the meringue and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Cut and serve.
FACT: Harry Nilsson’s hit song “Coconut” was released in 1971 and has only one chord progression.

You Will Need

9″ pie crust
2u00bd c. whole milk
u00be c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. shredded toasted coconut
2 tbsp. butter
u00bc c. confectioners’ sugar
A wire whisk
A small saucepan
An electric beater
Whipped cream (optional)

How to Make Banana Cream Pie

Howcast — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:31:18 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the milk and mix dry ingredients Heat the milk in a saucepan, almost to a boil. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in another saucepan and add the heated milk, stirring until it thickens.
Step 2: Temper the eggs Beat two egg yolks in the small bowl, adding a small amount of the heated mixture to temper the eggs. Then add the eggs to the saucepan with the milk and heat to medium.
TIP: Stir continuously while tempering the eggs, and continue for a few minutes after.
Step 3: Add butter and vanilla Add the butter and vanilla to the mixture, stirring it thoroughly. Remove the pudding from the heat and let it cool.
Step 4: Place the bananas on the pie shell Spread your banana slices over the bottom of the pie shell. Then add a layer of pudding, another layer of bananas, and another layer of pudding.
TIP: Experiment with different kinds of piecrusts.
Step 5: Decorate with a bananas and whipped cream Decorate the top of the pie with leftover banana slices and whipped cream.
Step 6: Refrigerate the pie Refrigerate the pie for a few hours to let it set. Then serve and enjoy.
FACT: Bananas are the most popular fruit in the United States.

You Will Need

2 c. milk
u00be c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
u00bc tsp. salt
2 egg yolks
Small bowl
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 graham cracker pie shell
1u00bd bananas
sliced
Whipped cream

How to Make Key Lime Pie

Howcast — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:01:37 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Then, in the mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter.
Step 2: Press mixture Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and bake for 20 minutes, until it’s lightly browned.
Step 3: Remove from oven Remove the crust from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack until the crust reaches room temperature. Lower the oven to 325 degrees.
Step 4: Combine ingredients Combine the lime juice, eggs, and condensed milk in another mixing bowl and gently whisk until it’s well blended.
TIP: Whisk until a soft peak forms.
Step 5: Pour mixture Pour the mixture into the cooled pie shell and place the pie in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Put in fridge Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool. Put the pie in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 7: Combine Combine the sour cream and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Once the pie is chilled, use a spatula to spread the sour cream mixture on top of the pie.
Step 8: Sprinkle zest Sprinkle the lime zest on top of the pie and serve.
FACT: Limes are harvested when they are dark green in color, before they are fully ripe.

You Will Need

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup key lime juice
2 eggs
2 14-ounce cans condensed milk
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest
A 9-inch pie pan
A cooling rack

How to Make Pecan Pie

Howcast — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:52:21 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Mix butter, syrup, eggs, sugar, and vanilla Combine the melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and stir until everything is well mixed.
TIP: Add bourbon and chocolate chips, and reduce the corn syrup to ½ cup to make a twist on a traditional pecan pie.
Step 3: Stir in pecans Stir the chopped pecans into the bowl. Be sure to completely coat the pecans with the butter mixture.
Step 4: Pour mixture into pie crust Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out the top of your pie.
TIP: Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil if the edges begin to brown too quickly.
Step 5: Bake for one hour Bake the pie in the preheated oven for one hour, or until the pie is set.
TIP: Tap the center of the top of the pie lightly with your finger to see if it’s set. If it springs back, it’s done.
Step 6: Cool for two hours Remove the pie from the oven, and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool for two hours, and then enjoy your delicious dessert.
FACT: Did you know? The top states for producing pecans are Georgia, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana.

You Will Need

2 tbsp. melted butter
1 c. corn syrup
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 c. chopped pecans
9" unbaked pie crust
A mixing bowl
A 9-inch pie pan
A wire rack
2 tbsp. bourbon (optional)
3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Aluminum foil (optional

How to Make Pumpkin Pie

Howcast — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:06 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Step 2: Combine sugar, salt, and spice Combine the sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a small mixing bowl.
TIP: Use cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in place of pumpkin pie spice for a slightly different flavor.
Step 3: Beat eggs, and stir in pumpkin, sugar, and milk Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the canned pumpkin and the sugar and spice mixture, and slowly add the evaporated milk.
Step 4: Pour mixture into pie crust and bake Pour the mixture into the pie crust, placed in a nine-inch pie pan. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out the top of your pie and bake for 15 minutes.
TIP: Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil if they begin to brown too quickly.
Step 5: Reduce heat to 350, and bake for 40-50 minutes Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees, and bake the pie for 40 to 50 minutes longer.
Step 6: Cool on wire rack for two hours Remove the pie from the oven, and allow it to cool on a wire rack for two hours. Once it has cooled, top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream, and dig in.
FACT: Pumpkins have been grown in North America for 5,000 years.

You Will Need

3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1-3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Two large eggs
A 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
A 12-ounce can evaporated milk
A 9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie crust
Two mixing bowls
A 9-inch pie pan
A wire rack
1 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground ginger (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground cloves (optional)
Aluminum foil (optional)
1 c. whipped cream (optional)

How to Make Low-fat, Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Howcast — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:03:29 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Mix all ingredients Put the pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg whites, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients until smooth.
TIP: Make sure you use 100 percent pure pumpkin, not pumpkin-pie filling.
Step 3: Pour into baking dish Pour the mixture into an oven-proof, standard-size casserole dish.
Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes Bake it for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake it for another 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Refrigerate and serve Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with whipped cream or low-fat whipped topping if you like, and enjoy!
FACT: Many nutritionists consider pumpkin a “super food” because it is low in calories and high in fiber.

You Will Need

A 15-ounce can of pure pumpkin
A 12-ounce can of fat-free evaporated milk
3 egg whites
u00bd c. sugar
1u00bd tsp. pumpkin pie spice
An oven-proof
standard-size casserole dish
Whipped cream or low-fat whipped topping (optional)

How to Make Apple Pie

Howcast — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:02:32 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare a crust Prepare a basic piecrust. Roll out the dough for the bottom crust, and place it in the pie plate. Keep dough for the top crust in a ball wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Combine the filling Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir together the apples, ¾ cup of sugar, the lemon juice, and half the cinnamon in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes; then add the flour and stir again.
Step 3: Fill the pie Spoon the filling into the piecrust, and dot the top of it with pats of butter.
Step 4: Cover the pie Take the top-crust dough out of the fridge, roll it out, and put it on top of the filling. Then, tuck the edges of the top crust under the edges of the lower crust, and press together with your fingers.
Step 5: Finish the crust With a sharp knife, cut five vents into the center of the upper crust to create a star shape, or use a fork to pierce a decorative pattern in the center. Brush the top with the egg, and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon and sugar.
Step 6: Bake Put the pie on the baking sheet. Bake it until the crust is golden, and the filling is bubbling up thickly through the vents, about 45 minutes to an hour. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes, and serve warm.
FACT: About a quarter of the world’s annual apple production goes toward the production of hard cider.

You Will Need

Pastry dough for a double piecrust
1 1/2 lb. sweet apples
like Golden Delicious
peeled
cored
and thinly sliced
1 1/2 lb. tart apples
like Granny Smith
peeled
cored
and thinly sliced
3/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
divided
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
diced
1 egg
beaten
Rolling pin
Pie plate
Plastic wrap
A large bowl
A sharp knife
A pastry brush
A baking sheet

How to Make a Delicious Kentucky Derby Dessert

Howcast — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:04:48 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Beat eggs and butter Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat the eggs together with the melted butter in the mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add sugar Add the sugar and continue mixing until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Mix in flour Mix in the flour, stirring until it’s well incorporated.
TIP: If you’re using an electric mixer, use a low setting to avoid sending flour into the air.
Step 5: Add walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla Add the walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
TIP: Keep the mixer on low to avoid breaking the chocolate chips into small bits.
Step 6: Fill the pie crust Pour the batter into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake Bake until the top is golden, or a toothpick inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
TIP: Ensure even baking by placing the pie on the top rack for the first 15 minutes and on the bottom rack for the last 15.
Step 8: Cool Allow the pie to cool for 2 to 3 hours.
Step 9: Garnish Add a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream as a finishing touch. Delicious!
FACT: The Kentucky Derby, known as ‘the two most exciting minutes in sports,’ draws about 155,000 fans a year.

You Will Need

2 eggs
1 stick melted butter
cooled
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 ready-made pie crust
A whisk or electric mixer
A spatula
A toothpick
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

How to Make a Basic Pie Crust

Howcast — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:47:47 +0000

Instructions

Step 1: Mix flour and shortening Whisk the flour and salt together in a bowl. Add the shortening, and with a dough blender, or in a food processor, cut the shortening into the salted flour until the mix is full of crumbly, pea-size pieces.
Step 2: Add water Drizzle 3 tablespoons of ice-cold water over the dough, and mix it in with a fork until the dough is moistened, adding more water, five or six drops at a time, just until the dough sticks together. Form a ball, split the ball in half, and wrap the two balls separately in plastic wrap. Put them in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Prepare the dough for rolling After 30 minutes, take one half of the dough out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for a minute. Dust a flat surface with flour. Put the dough on the flat surface, and flatten the ball with the heel of your hand.
Step 4: Roll Roll the pin from the center of the dough outward a few times. Pick up the dough and turn it 90 degrees. Once again, roll from the center outward. Repeat twice more, until you’ve turned the dough 360 degrees and have a 9-inch round that is about ¼-inch thick.
TIP: Touch the dough as little as possible. If it sticks to the flat surface or to the rolling pin, dust it with a little more flour. Or, roll it between two sheets of wax paper.
Step 5: Put in pie plate Carefully pick up the crust and place it in the pie plate. Trim off the excess dough so the crust fits inside the plate.
TIP: To ensure you end up with a crispy crust, bake it for five to eight minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit before you add the pie filling. But leave it raw if you plan to add a top crust to the pie.
Step 6: Add top crust Add your pie filling. Set the pie aside, and take your second ball of dough out of the fridge. Leave it on the counter for a minute or two, and then roll it out. When it’s the right size and shape, cover the filling with it.
Step 7: Finish and bake Tuck the edges of the top crust under the edges of the lower crust, and press together with your fingers. With a sharp knife, cut five vents into the center of upper crust to create a star shape, or use a fork to pierce a decorative pattern in the center. Bake your pie according to your recipe.
FACT: General Mills executive Marjorie Child Husted created the Betty Crocker character in the 1930s as the personification of the ideal housewife.

You Will Need

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
plus extra for roll
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. vegetable shortening
lard
or butter
chilled
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. ice water
A mixing bowl
A fork
A dough blender or food processor
A rolling pin
An 8-inch pie pan
Two sheets of wax paper
A sharp knife