Low k I have no clue why every time I make pie crust it puffs up so much, like I’m just following my pie crust knowledge.
by LiveLaugh_Worship
46 Comments
artlady
So much butter and it was kept cold! Good job!
ahorsenamedbill
That crust looks amazing!
ConcentrateNo7268
I thought this was a pie with baklava crust at first! That looks delicious
Meowwoofarfpurr
its awesome!
lakeswimmmer
Butter has more moisture than shortening or lard, it creates steam and a nice little lift.
deliberatewellbeing
this is what people shoot for… flaky crust
PSUkatie
Layers!
Birdie121
“every time I make pie crust it puffs up so much”
Uh, are you saying that’s a problem? That’s the unachievable goal for most of us…
ILeaveMarks
I’m not sure. I can take it off your hands and get back to you.
suphorg
This much puff and those clearly defined layers are like the platonic ideal for bakers across the world lol
Militia_Kitty13
Looks damn good! I’ll take a piece!
humannbeing
We like puffy crust.
Secure_Lengthiness16
What’s your crust recipe? 👀 asking for myself because I wanna eat that!
fabeeleez
You’re just rubbing it in at this point aren’t you
chronic_wonder
Are you following a shortcrust or puff pastry recipe?
ButDidYouCry
That looks like an amazing crust. Are you humble bragging? lol
tinfoilsheild
Me: *sacrifices their first-born for a halfway decent pie crust*
Some random Redditor:
AffectionateEdge3068
Please tell me how you made this.
Studly_54
Looks very layered. More like rough puff.
Mangomochimon
You made me crave pies even though I don’t like fruit fillings in desert 😭 please tell us how you made the crust so puffy, can you share the recipe and technique?
Realistic-Read1078
The crust looks good though! I like a puffy crust!
k5j39
Um that is amazing crust! Can you share how you made this please?!?!
blondebimbo_
Just post the recipe already! That pie looks Devine!!!
ChilliestBara
“why’s my crust puffy” cause you’re incredibly good at what you’re doing! like,
girl did you steal that pie off the window sil of heaven? It’s gorgeous, picturisque, wonderful! You literally COULD NOT make a better looking pie with paint.
L8dTigress
That’s actually a good thing, it means the butter was still cold when it was baked. The water inside the cold butter turns into steam as it’s baked, causing those flaky and tender layers everyone looks for. It’s the science of baking.
In other words, OP, you just created the perfect flaky pie crust.
IfuDidntCome2Party
Looks like strips of puff pastry with a brushed egg gloss finish. I would love the recipe too.
Technical-Weekend677
As someone who still can’t make pie crust worth a crap, I both hate and envy you right now
RikaRen4
Would also like the recipe for that crust because it looks amazing
Akavinceblack
Pie Crust Humblebrag. It’s delightfully good crust.
speculoos_
that’s literally perfect! yum😍
Finbar9800
But what flavor is the pie? Because now I’m hungry and want to make some pie at midnight
Also do you have a recipe for the pie crust?
Loisgrand6
That is a pretty crusty 😋
theghostplant
“Don’t just stare at it, eat it!” haha looks delicious and perfect to me, OP!
JustAnOkDogMom
My favorite part of the pie is the crust. This one looks divine!
Every_House6118
Pretty sure you just made the world’s most perfect pie crust…
cecusanele
Looks awesome!
ScratchyMarston18
I’d take one look at that pie, and then I’d destroy it with my mouth. I wouldn’t even bother with a plate or silverware. Just face first into it like I’m at a pie eating contest. 10/10.
whisktaker69
I could be wrong, but I think you’re doing a puff pastry dough. It’s where you roll and fold the butter into the dough which gives the layered puffy effects. When doing pie we typically use the pie dough, its where we cut the butter into the flour and roll it once. It should be more crumbly. But then again, its just texture. Loool. Looks great though. 🥵
noahbrooksofficial
It is good but you’ll be so glad when you learn how to fold in your ends and crimp your crusts, because that means you’ll get even more beautiful flakey crust to admire and savour
supernovacal
Looks so good! What’s the recipe you used?
tilmitt52
That sweet sweet lamination, bb 🤤
smokingdisjoint
Cmon I don’t even like pie like that and I know this looks perfect 😂
reddit455
only on one side? try turning it 180 half way through baking time?
brinncognito
Idk, I can’t really tell you what this issue is from this photo. I think the only way to really know what horrible mistake you’re making would be to try it myself and analyze it in person. And for a good sample size, to try the different variation that happen in homemade crust, I’ll probably need more than one slice. You know, for scientific accuracy. And transporting pie slices is so messy, it’s probably easier for us both to keep it simple and just give me the whole pie. And then I can report back to you.
TeddyatetheBear
oh noo my lobster is too buttery and my steak is too juicy
Timely_Bluebird4977
We need to know the recipe so we can get a clue why your pie dough looks flaky
46 Comments
So much butter and it was kept cold! Good job!
That crust looks amazing!
I thought this was a pie with baklava crust at first! That looks delicious
its awesome!
Butter has more moisture than shortening or lard, it creates steam and a nice little lift.
this is what people shoot for… flaky crust
Layers!
“every time I make pie crust it puffs up so much”
Uh, are you saying that’s a problem? That’s the unachievable goal for most of us…
I’m not sure. I can take it off your hands and get back to you.
This much puff and those clearly defined layers are like the platonic ideal for bakers across the world lol
Looks damn good! I’ll take a piece!
We like puffy crust.
What’s your crust recipe? 👀 asking for myself because I wanna eat that!
You’re just rubbing it in at this point aren’t you
Are you following a shortcrust or puff pastry recipe?
That looks like an amazing crust. Are you humble bragging? lol
Me: *sacrifices their first-born for a halfway decent pie crust*
Some random Redditor:
Please tell me how you made this.
Looks very layered. More like rough puff.
You made me crave pies even though I don’t like fruit fillings in desert 😭 please tell us how you made the crust so puffy, can you share the recipe and technique?
The crust looks good though! I like a puffy crust!
Um that is amazing crust! Can you share how you made this please?!?!
Just post the recipe already! That pie looks Devine!!!
“why’s my crust puffy” cause you’re incredibly good at what you’re doing! like,
girl did you steal that pie off the window sil of heaven? It’s gorgeous, picturisque, wonderful! You literally COULD NOT make a better looking pie with paint.
That’s actually a good thing, it means the butter was still cold when it was baked. The water inside the cold butter turns into steam as it’s baked, causing those flaky and tender layers everyone looks for. It’s the science of baking.
In other words, OP, you just created the perfect flaky pie crust.
Looks like strips of puff pastry with a brushed egg gloss finish. I would love the recipe too.
As someone who still can’t make pie crust worth a crap, I both hate and envy you right now
Would also like the recipe for that crust because it looks amazing
Pie Crust Humblebrag. It’s delightfully good crust.
that’s literally perfect! yum😍
But what flavor is the pie? Because now I’m hungry and want to make some pie at midnight
Also do you have a recipe for the pie crust?
That is a pretty crusty 😋
“Don’t just stare at it, eat it!” haha looks delicious and perfect to me, OP!
My favorite part of the pie is the crust. This one looks divine!
Pretty sure you just made the world’s most perfect pie crust…
Looks awesome!
I’d take one look at that pie, and then I’d destroy it with my mouth. I wouldn’t even bother with a plate or silverware. Just face first into it like I’m at a pie eating contest. 10/10.
I could be wrong, but I think you’re doing a puff pastry dough. It’s where you roll and fold the butter into the dough which gives the layered puffy effects. When doing pie we typically use the pie dough, its where we cut the butter into the flour and roll it once. It should be more crumbly. But then again, its just texture. Loool. Looks great though. 🥵
It is good but you’ll be so glad when you learn how to fold in your ends and crimp your crusts, because that means you’ll get even more beautiful flakey crust to admire and savour
Looks so good! What’s the recipe you used?
That sweet sweet lamination, bb 🤤
Cmon I don’t even like pie like that and I know this looks perfect 😂
only on one side? try turning it 180 half way through baking time?
Idk, I can’t really tell you what this issue is from this photo. I think the only way to really know what horrible mistake you’re making would be to try it myself and analyze it in person. And for a good sample size, to try the different variation that happen in homemade crust, I’ll probably need more than one slice. You know, for scientific accuracy. And transporting pie slices is so messy, it’s probably easier for us both to keep it simple and just give me the whole pie. And then I can report back to you.
oh noo my lobster is too buttery and my steak is too juicy
We need to know the recipe so we can get a clue why your pie dough looks flaky