The Craft of Classic Pie Crust: A Step-by-Step Guide

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of making a pie crust. It begins with listing the necessary ingredients, including flour, salt, butter, and shortening. The instructor demonstrates how to mix the dry ingredients and cut in the butter and shortening using a pastry cutter. The importance of keeping the butter and shortening cold is emphasized. Ice water is added to the mixture, and tips are provided for handling the dough, such as cooling hands in ice water. The dough is formed into balls, chilled, and then rolled out. The video concludes with instructions for fitting the dough into a pie pan and baking the pie, including temperature settings and tips to prevent the crust from burning.

What is the first step in making a pie crust?

• Cutting butter into small pieces

• Mixing flour and salt

• Adding ice water

• Rolling out the dough

Why is it important to keep the butter and shortening cold?

• To prevent the dough from sticking

• To make the dough easier to roll

• To enhance the flavor

• To achieve a flaky texture

What is the purpose of adding ice water to the dough?

• To prevent the butter from melting

• To make the dough rise

• To make the dough softer

• To add flavor

What should you do if the dough feels sticky while rolling?

• Add more salt

• Add more flour

• Add more butter

• Add more water

How should you fit the rolled-out dough into the pie pan?

• Stretch it to fit

• Press it firmly

• Cut it to size before fitting

• Fit it gently without stretching

At what temperature should you initially bake the pie crust?

• 425 degrees

• 400 degrees

• 375 degrees

• 350 degrees

What can you use to prevent the pie crust from burning?

• Butter

• Tin foil

• Water

• Extra flour