Random thoughts thread

[cowgirl836]

All right, because of this thread I made strawberry rhubarb pie tonight. It was my second time making a pie, and I guess my question for the lurking pie experts is how thick should the pie crust be? To me it seems like I stretch it pretty thin just cover the pie plate. Secondary question, do you guys/gals strip the rhubarb before cooking it?

I just used graham cracker and no, I just cut up the rhubarb. Was delicious. I think bugs and KCC are the "real" crust pie experts.

Oh, send me a piece!

 

[ImJustKCClone]

All right, because of this thread I made strawberry rhubarb pie tonight. It was my second time making a pie, and I guess my question for the lurking pie experts is how thick should the pie crust be? To me it seems like I stretch it pretty thin just cover the pie plate. Secondary question, do you guys/gals strip the rhubarb before cooking it?

Thin. And don't overwork it....makes it tough.

 

[MLawrence]

Thin. And don't overwork it....makes it tough.

I definitely know about not overworking it, and I don't think I do, if anything I am more worried about using too much flour so it doesn't stick to surfaces/rolling pin.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Don't use flour to roll it out. Put the dough between two sheets of waxed paper and roll it out. When it's ready, gently peel the top paper off, and lay it back on the dough. Flip the whole thing over & peel the other half of the wax paper off. The first sheet (now on the bottom) will be very loosely attached. Once you've fitted the dough to the pie tin, it's pretty easy to gently pull the wax paper off of it.

 

[cyrevkah]

All right, because of this thread I made strawberry rhubarb pie tonight. It was my second time making a pie, and I guess my question for the lurking pie experts is how thick should the pie crust be? To me it seems like I stretch it pretty thin just cover the pie plate. Secondary question, do you guys/gals strip the rhubarb before cooking it?

Normally thin, but I have made a thicker top crust, or just thicker edges.

 

[GrindingAway]

I'm eating strawberry pie as I type this. No rhubarb though

 

[MLawrence]

Don't use flour to roll it out. Put the dough between two sheets of waxed paper and roll it out. When it's ready, gently peel the top paper off, and lay it back on the dough. Flip the whole thing over & peel the other half of the wax paper off. The first sheet (now on the bottom) will be very loosely attached. Once you've fitted the dough to the pie tin, it's pretty easy to gently pull the wax paper off of it.

I will definitely due this next time. Thanks for the help!

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Normally thin, but I have made a thicker top crust, or just thicker edges.

If I'm making a lattice top I'll roll it a bit thicker so that it's easier to weave...

 

[ImJustKCClone]

How did your pie turn out, mlaw?

 

[MLawrence]

If I'm making a lattice top I'll roll it a bit thicker so that it's easier to weave...

It might take a few pies, before I start doing that.

 

[cowgirl836]

that pink lady from Harry Potter? Instant anger.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Lattice isn't as hard as it looks. Go for it!

 

[MLawrence]

How did your pie turn out, mlaw?

For my second pie, it turned out okay. The top crust was golden brown, and the filling was pretty decent. There some mistakes such as edges could have been combined together better. But I still think I'll still eat it. :wink:

 

[bugs4cy]

I roll my crust fairly thin - but not so thin that it tears all to heck while you're working it into the pie dish.

I don't pre-cook rhubarb before I put in the pie crust. And, the recipe that I use calls for a crumble top.

 

[GrindingAway]

Lattice isn't as hard as it looks. Go for it!

Does it taste better though? I'm all about efficiency.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

that pink lady from Harry Potter? Instant anger.

Either cowgirl is drinking or this is an incredibly cryptic statement.

 

[cowgirl836]

Either cowgirl is drinking or this is an incredibly cryptic statement.

we were watching Harry Potter for a bit. That pink cat lady just pisses me off.

 

[RunDMCyclone]

Either cowgirl is drinking or this is an incredibly cryptic statement.

Ummm, she's talking about Professor Umbridge?

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Does it taste better though? I'm all about efficiency.

Sometimes you just GOTS to make things purdy! And yes, I think it tastes better.

 

[cowgirl836]

**** some people. Just **** them.