Master pastry chef Colette Christian shares the best pie making techniques just in time for the holidays.
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How far in advance can you prepare the dough before you actually bake a pie?
If I use 1/4 of whole wheat pastry flour how will that affect the process and outcome?
I thought that the idea was to not overrmix the dough. A light touch to make the crust more flaky.
i would add by spoonful.
It looks good the way you have it
“Oh Dear God, I have to add more flour?” Hysterical and so true.
Yes
looks good to me!!
I would
i probably would
No, probably wouldn’t.
Yes would add more water
Maybe sometimes I might be tempted
Yes
can’t see it
I would
I usually do
I would add a little water
I would
no but would wonder if correct
add water
I definitely would have
I would totally add more water
Yep I would
Nope
I wouldn’t
I would
Can you use gluten free oat flour for this recipe?
so gone are the days of adding 1 tablespoon of ice water at a time??!
Whenever I bake my pie crusts, they always shrink down on the side….so it’s kind of a sad little thing. I haven’t figured out how to get nice sides yet.
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Thank you for the great technique about the scraping from bottom of bowl when combining the mixture. Makes a lot of sense!
Yes
will this presentation be available to see again when I make pies?
Is the apple cider vinegar a good addition if you’re using gluten-free flour?
How about lard in pastry?
Hi
Where is the video? I don’t see anything.
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Im not getting show
I am not able to view. It keeps saying “The event is full. Retry in 1 minute”
Are we supposed to be seeing something right now? My screen is blank.
Was just given 4 bags of apples, and need to know how to make an apple pie
Wait-event is full and can’t login. What to do? Help!
Hi from Texas!
Cant get on. Says event is full?
happy to have these events
Looking forward to it
my dough comes out tough as shoe leather
I’m interested in suggestions for best ways to mix the crust. The only thing that has worked for me is a food processor.
Is there a playback link for this and other Live Webinars? I missed last weeks and I’m at work now. I tried searching for Live and got over 100 results lol
Hi everyone! My sis is known for her pie crusts, but may not be able to join us this Thanksgiving b/c of wretched COVID — so it might be up to me…
Thankful for this great opportunity to learn how!
Bring it on!
Watching from Lake Villa, IL.
THanks.
Can butter be substituted for shortening in the recipe? That stuff is gross. Even lard would be preferable
Could not see or hear anything shame
Looking forward to Best Pie Crust Dough
Ready to watch
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I end up chucking my pie crust because it comes out gummy, too wet, even using the least amount of water. What am I doing wrong?? Can’t wait to watch Chef Colette so I can finally make an acceptable pie crust.
I am a new member and this is the first time I’m trying to view a session
According to America’s Test Kitchen (and others), using vodka in place of some of the water helps as it does the same but contains less water. Got here late so I don’t know if she covers that but it is worth researching as it does work. Good luck
Always need to learn something new and better
Colette…thank you…love all your classes!! Happy Thanksgiving.
Is there fat free or low fat version?
Can you advise us on what’s the best combination for pie crust ? – (1) Butter only, (2) Butter and vegetable shortening or (3) Butter and Lard.?
I absolutely adore Colette Christian classes!! looking forward to this.
When is this agqin???
Crisco. Shortening
I will be at work at that time can I still view it later
Hello Bobbie,
Yes, you will be able to stream the content afterward.
Thank you!
How will we be able to stream afterward? A link?
Where and how. Thanks
I’ve always been intimidated by pie crust
Thank you. I can not wait.
Looking forward….
Looking forward to making the best pastry, just cannot seem to master pastry, can make other baking items. Thanks
Looking forward to this event.
Looking forward to the event.
I have a work commitment at that time- will this be recorded by any chance?
Hello Amanda,
Yes, you will be able to view the live event afterward.
Best regards!
Thank you!
I’m unclear when a pie crust should be pre- baked. Is it a matter of preference?
Also I’m frequently coming up with ingredients on hand that I think would make a good pie crust — cookies, nuts, oats, etc. But I don’t know how to adapt a recipe for that. Thx!
I would line to know too! Good questions 👍
Pre-baked when using pre-cooked filling(cream/pudding pies) or lightly cooked filling(Key lime). Raw dough for fully cooked pies: fruit, chicken pot pie, mincemeat, etc…
Do you have any suggestions for making Gluten free pie crust?
I have used a pie crust recipe for years that always came out beautifully. Now, my crust cannot hold together (baked or not). It’s a crumbly mess. Any suggestions?
Would love to see this if I weren’t at work. Will there be a replay?
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Best regards.
Please send me a notification so I don’t miss this!
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Thanks!
I’ve heard great things about using a pastry cloth to make a pie crust. What are your favorite pastry cloth tips?? Is one brand better than another??
What a great topic, please touch on ways to keep the edges from burning while bottom sets thanks
Gluten free recommendations?
Sounds very worthwhile…my pie rolling skills could use some help!
Excited to join
I LOVE watching Collett!
High Altitude alterations for pie baking?
Perfect timing!
Thanks!
Can‘t wait
So excited to watch this! Just in time for the holidays!
good timing!
Can’t wait
I can’t wait!
So excited!
Looking forward to this demo. Will you be covering vegan pie crust too?
sounds interesting
How do we stream afterwards, is it on the Craftsy website?
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looking forward to the class
So excited to join in!
So excited
Just in time for Thanksgiving pies!
My bottom crust always soggy! Help!
I live at 7500 ft elevation where there is less than 9 inches of rain annually. Any suggestions you have for high altitude adjustments will be wonderful.
I’m looking for that go-to recipe.
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I’ll be there.
Can’t wait! I’ve loved any classes I’ve done with Colette!
I will not be home when it airs but will watch it later. Looking forward to it.
Ready to learn! Thanks
Is pre-registration required?
maybe someone has asked but I would like to know if I should change the cooking times or temperature based upon the type of pan/plate used.Thank you
Looking forward to this.
looking forward to it!
Looking forward to learning how to make perfect pie crust.
I always need help with pie crust
First time member. To get into the class do I need to keep the email link? I cant find the event in my account.
Will we be learning how to almond flour for carbless pie crust?
thanks
I feel like I often overwork my pie crust and it’s tough rather than flaky – somewhat like a scone. Can you help?
My problem is underbaked bottom crust. Would love to learn a solution.
Cant wait. I don’t like making crust and would love to learn how
cool always wanted to learn this
Waiting for this live
This is 7pm UK time for anyone not US based.
Colettes classes are the best!
Sign me up! I’m ready to listen and learn!
Thank you!
Really looking forward to this class!
Looking forward to it!
I’m definitely looking forward to this!
Drooling for pie….
How do I prevent my pie crust from shrinking and sinking inside the dish once baked? Thank you.
Can’t wait!
This is terrific, I can’t wait to learn from Colette and hope the price crust recipe is not complicated.
Excited
Looking forward to watching this.
I’d like to be able to make a crust as thick and light as Marie Calendar’s!!
I just received a new rolling pin from Food 52 with rings to adjust pastry thickness. Looking forward to using it.
This will definitely be worth getting up early for Australian time. Thank you so much, I’m really looking forward to it!
I will be flying to family for Thanksgiving at this time & meeting new twin grand daughters. Will it be available later on video or is it only a live event?
Can I omit the vodka in your pie crust recipe and how do I compensate for omitting it?
My crusts are ok, until I get to the edges… help!
Looking for good pie crust technique
Can’t wait, looking forward to it.
My best tip came from my Grandmother who told me to measure the lard (yes, she always used lard for pies) generous and the flour stingy because the dough picks up flour when rolling it out.
I really need this class!! Can’t wait.
Colette Christian is THE BEST! what an amazing Gift to us for the Holidays! Thank you, Craftsy!
Would love to finally learn how to make a perfect crust.
Encantada de ver la sesión. Considero que Collete es excelente
Do I need to preregister for this event? I do not see anything indicating if you need to register for the event in advance or not. Please advise. Thank you!
Butter or shortening?
Thanks
I’m looking forward to this!
I will be working also at that time,can’t wait to see the replay.
Yeah!
I am already supposed to be at a sewing class at this time. Will there be a recording as I love Collette teaching and pie crust is something I really would like to see. I have the ingredients to tackle a Coconut Cream for the first time.
Colette is the BEST teacher
I LOVEF THIS CLASS
Look forward to seeing this
Every year I am disappointed with my pie crust, and I hate defeat! I have watched and read countless techniques and somehow it never turns into light and flaky crust. HELP! Will you post anything in case I miss the class?
Looking forward to this!!
I have lost the knack of making great pies. Need some help.
Thanks
👍
Can you give a ratio of white to whole wheat flour for a whole wheat crust? Dang if I didn’t misplace my winning recipe! Thanks.
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Sounds yum!!!
I am on ET will it be 11:00 AM our time?
I would love to watch this but I am working a 12hr shift on Friday. Would I be able to watch at a later time and/or day?
Will we also have a perfect crust recipe for quiche?
Can coconut oil replace advantageously hydrogenated shortening for flaky crust?
Looking forward!
What a wonderful addition to the premium membership!
Yes, gluten free alternate flours would be great. Also, vegan binders/fats would be great.
the hardest of all to master; need help
My friend used to use butter and 7up instead of water, but lost the recipe?! It was the flakiest most tender pie crust I have ever tasted! Any suggestions would be appreciated please. Thanks so much!
Looking forward to this!
I can’t wait!
Looking forward to this!
Love this! YES!
I can’t wait!
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Thanks. Sounds like fun. I definitely need help with pie crusts.
Can’t wait
Have most of her videos on Craftsy!
will you be putting the class on you tube as I’m not sure what the time difference will be here in NZ. Lesley
Looking forward to seeing this class.
Looking forward to the class
Looking forward to this!
I have always wanted to know how to make pie crust.
Looking forward to this class.
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Looking forward to the class
Can’t wait! I just got a French rolling pin and I’m itching to use it!
Sign me up please!
Looking forward to this.
This looks like fun and something I really would love learning!!
I can’t wait to watch this.
Looking forward to this presentation. Pie can be so challenging
Looking forward to this class!!
Thank you!
I take pasta like tube pasta raw of course then I keep it in a ziplock and use it over and over. Works like charm.
Will this be available to watch at a later date ? I have a class then ‘
Do I need to register or just show up on this page?
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Great. I can’t make it live so I’m glad it will be available afterward
Thank you! I love making pies
looking forward to it
I have used both beans as rice with success. You can save the portions you used for future pies. I’ve also heard of people using pennies.
Cam
Not wait
What time is live
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Will this be viewable later? I’m at work during that time😥
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Looking forward to learning how to improve my baking skills!
Pies are so tricky sometimes. I’d like to have a real go to recipe that’s decadent but fairly easy
When do I need to pre-bake the pie shell?
Most cream pies require a pre baked crust.
I can’t wait to see this. Thank you for letting me know. I’m so glad I joined this group.
Where do we get the ingredients list to cook along with her?
canrt wait, i need replay. as i can not watch live. sorry
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Do you have a pie crust recipe using sourdough discard?
I would like to make my pie crusts ahead of time, then freeze until needed. How far ahead do I thaw?
Sounds good