We all love that perfect apple pie with just the right balance of filling to crust. Learn to create the perfect flaky pie crust, and the perfect apple pie filling that will complement it. Chef Sokol will take you through all the nuanced steps of pie baking. Listen as she helps you learn to make […]
Baking Radio Podcast Episode #11: How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie Read More »
Different types of pie crusts are discussed in detail. Chef Sokol will teach you which pastry is best suited for which specific pie or tart. Understand how the protein matrix, gluten, is formed, and how to control it to reduce toughness in pie crusts. Learn what goes into making the flakiest pie crusts.
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My mother’s 86th birthday is coming up at the end of January and I always have her and my dad for dinner on their birthdays. Of course, they are invited for dinner at several other times during the year as well, but birthdays are extra-special. For this birthday, I want to make one of the
Nothing Says Happy Winter Birthday Like Potpie Read More »
The big debate nowadays is whether to put pineapple on a pizza or not. No offense to those Hawaiian pizzas with spam and pineapple, but I say NO to that. There is one exception, however! I will explain in a moment. I love my Margarita pizza with pizza sauce, lots of mozzarella and basil, so I
To Pineapple or Not To Pineapple, That is the Question! Read More »
As far as holidays go, Thanksgiving ranks as one of my most favorites. I love everything about it–being thankful for the closeness of family and friends, and especially the food! My family knows that when I start my cranberry chutney and pie crusts, it’s definitely Thanksgiving. Preparations for this year’s Thanksgiving overwhelmed me. I think it was because
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I have a great idea for you. If you are not a great pie baker but want to enjoy a homemade apple pie? Try making my incredibly easy Puff Pastry in a Hurry seen on my YouTube channel or on this website, or buy all-ready made frozen puff pastry from the grocery store. Roll the pastry out to a
In my opinion the best part of a pie is the crust. The crunchy, buttery, flakes just falling apart as my fork cuts into the crust really excites me! I have been known to not allow guests to actually eat my pie until they see those pretty flakes and appreciate them. Did you ever wonder what creates that flakiness
Flaky and Loving It Read More »
I am going to offer some sound advice now. Be sure to take advantage of all that summer has to offer! If you haven’t been to a farmer’s market recently or even a grocery store where local farmers’ wares are showcased take a look. The fruits and vegetables are GORGEOUS!!! Especially this time of year. Peaches, nectarines
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Makes 1 10-inch tart Crumb Crust: 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (any crème filled chocolate sandwich cookie will do, finely ground in a food processor) 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Place the cookie crumbs and melted butter into a medium mixing bowl. Using a spoon combine the mixture until it is the consistency of
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