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Learn to create flawless single-crust and double-crust pie foundations for your Thanksgiving desserts in this 11-minute instructional video featuring professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto. Master the essential techniques for making pie dough from scratch, including proper mixing methods to achieve the ideal texture. Discover the correct rolling techniques to ensure even thickness and prevent cracking, then follow step-by-step guidance for forming single-crust pies with professional-looking edges. Explore double-crust pie construction, including proper sealing and venting techniques for fruit pies. Focus on preventing the common problem of soggy bottoms while achieving consistently flaky, golden crusts that will elevate your apple pies, pumpkin pies, and other Thanksgiving desserts to bakery-quality standards.
Syllabus
00:00 Intro
00:18 Making dough
03:43 Rolling out the crust
04:46 Forming the single crust
07:19 Double crust pie
09:38 Tasting
Taught by
Epicurious