Why do you have to chill pie crust?

Table of Contents:

1. Why do you have to chill pie crust?
2. Can you use gin instead of vodka for pie crust?
3. How do you make Alton Brown pie crust?
4. How do you make a serious pie crust?
5. How do you blind bake a frozen store-bought pie crust?
6. Do I Thaw frozen pie crust?

Why do you have to chill pie crust?

By chilling the dough before rolling it out, we allow the present gluten strands time to settle down and relax. This actually makes your pastry dough easier to roll out and cuts down on any shrinking during the baking process. Chilling also lets the available moisture find its way back into all parts of the dough.

Can you use gin instead of vodka for pie crust?

Gin is pretty much just vodka flavored with juniper so it should work the same in the crust. The juniper will add some flavor to the dough but with such a small amount I doubt it will become overpowering.

How do you make Alton Brown pie crust?

Alton Brown's Pie Crust

1. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
2. 1/2 cup stone ground cornmeal.
3. 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
4. 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
5. 2 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature.
6. 6 ounces (1 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced and chilled.
7. 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate.
8. 2 tablespoons cold water.

How do you make a serious pie crust?

Directions

1. Combine two thirds of flour with sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse twice to incorporate. Spread butter chunks evenly over surface. ...
2. Sprinkle with water then using a rubber spatula, fold and press dough until it comes together into a ball. Divide ball in half.

How do you blind bake a frozen store-bought pie crust?

If you are pre-baking a store-bought frozen packaged crust, I recommend following the directions on the package for how to pre-bake that particular crust. Most instructions will have you defrost the crust, prick the bottom of the crust all over with the tines of a fork, and bake at 375°F to 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Do I Thaw frozen pie crust?

If the crust is frozen in the pan there's no need to defrost it. You can simply fill it and bake the pie. ... Yes, pie crust should be thawed before baking. If it's frozen it won't be pliable enough to put into a pie plate, nor will it be able to allow the baker to crimp the top dough & bottom dough together.