HOW TO MAKE PIE CRUST

Easy Pie Crust

Yield: two, 9-inch pie crusts; or one double crust (such as for apple pie)

Ingredients:

• 1 bag (3-1/2 cups) Pamela's Gluten-Free Bread Mix (no yeast is used in this recipe)
• 2 sticks (16 TBSP) unsalted butter, chilled
• 7 to 8 TBSP ice cold water
Variations:
• For a flakier crust, use 8 TBSP unsalted butter and 8 TBSP shortening
• For a non-dairy crust, use 8 TBSP margarine and 8 TBSP shortening

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. In bowl, cut chilled butter through bread mix with two knives until small pea sized pieces are formed, or use paddle attachment on mixer. Slowly add water until dough comes together, not sticky. Add additional water if dough is too dry. Do not over-handle dough.

Divide dough in half and roll out between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap, thin about 1/8th inch.

Peel off top paper and invert into a lightly greased pie dish. Peel off second sheet and fix crust edge. (Chill dough for 30 minutes if dough is too soft.) Bake unfilled crust on bottom oven rack for 28-30 minutes, or bake with your favorite filling following your pie recipe directions. Dough can be frozen for later use, wrap in plastic and freeze. Thaw completely to use.

Chef’s note: This crust is perfect pre-baked and then filled with pudding, fresh fruit or your favorite filling. Or, for pies that bake with their crust, do not pre-bake, fill with quiche, pumpkin pie, or apple pie filling and bake the crust with the pie as directed.

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SWEET POTATO PIE TOPPING IDEAS

As gorgeous holiday dessert, sweet potato pies are versatile. This property enables them to be relished with various toppings, from the classic pecan to the exotic chocolate encrusted one. Here are some exciting sweet potato pie topping recipes for transforming these desserts into luscious delicacies…

 

 

 

Top 5 Toppings For Sweet Potato Pie 

 

1. Pecan Topping

This is the classic topping for a sweet potato-rich pie. The creamy and gooey base gets crunchiness with this topping. Flavored with brown sugar, the pecan blends with whipped cream making an alluring topping choice. Add handful semisweet chocolate chips for added flavors.

 

2. Marshmallow Sauce

This topping recipe adds a flavorful twist to the classic marshmallow meringue topping. Marshmallow crème blended with pineapple juice makes a wonderful topping for this Thanksgiving dessert. Sprinkle few caramelized walnuts atop the sauce just before you serve.

 

3. Peanut Butter Topping

This is my favorite. Be it cupcakes, muffins, or pies, peanut butter enhances the glamour of the desserts. This creamy topping can be prepared with fewer efforts. Just blend peanut butter, vanilla extract, sugar, cold milk, and dessert topping mix to a fluffy mixture. Spread this atop warm pie and serve immediately.

 

4. Butter Nut Crunch

Butter nut crunch is a dessert on its own. The combination of walnuts and chocolate is undeniably rich and luscious. The candy can be either used to top as such or just top the pie with a hazelnut-chocolate spread and then, embellish with the candy slices!

 

5. Maple Cream

This is actually a wonderful cocktail that can be enjoyed at any point of time. Once, I tried to use it as a glaze for this particular pie, and the result was fabulous. The flavors of brandy perfectly gels with the sweetness of this pie.

 

Every sweet potato topping idea is unique on its own. So, if you wish to add more glitter to your party, then be creative!