The Coffee House

[limr30 3]

Oh boy, an additional fig or sweet potato pie might get you a lens too

Funnily enough, I just made a sweet potato pie today!

Your just teasing us!!!!!!

But I really did make one!

The problem is, I prefer the taste and flakiness of an all-shortening crust, but it seems it's just harder to get those right.

Hmm. Maybe try this one (world's best pie crust, IMO):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 TBS sugar
1 tsp salt
Combine the above, then cut in just under 1 cup of shortening.
Now add:
1/2 TBS white vinegar
1 egg
1/4 cup COLD water

Mix well. Chill at least 20 minutes before rolling. Makes enough for 1 pie, top and bottom.

I swear by this crust! Bakes up beautifully.

Vinegar?

I've actually heard the vinegar trick before and forgot about it. I'm actually more on the fence about the egg than anything else. I've never put an egg into crust. Hmmm....

That's true, too. The crust recipe I used this year was all butter. It kind of cheats...rather than resting in the fridge before rolling out, you roll it out and shape it, then rest it in the fridge. It gives it a chance for all of the gluten to relax before baking. It was my best crust effort to date.

I also made pumpkin pie sans pumpkin, but I used a butternut squash because that's what I had handy. We've had the best luck using butternut for "pumpkin" beers, too.

I've learned to let the dough rest in the fridge even beyond 20 minutes before handling it. It rolls out, and generally handles, much easier with a distinct chill on it.

The single egg and the vinegar are the items that set this crust apart. It bakes to a golden brown and is flaky and delectable. If you tried it just once, you'd likely be a fan for life.

I will definitely give it a try and report back! Clearly I need to make many more pies to, um, practice

@limr: Your pies look great!

I did cook vegan yesterday, made curried caulifower .... two huge heads, but wife & son were all over them and they were gone fast. Happy if family likes my food.

Thanks, Frank!

 

[JonA_CT]

I made pie today. Same crust recipe as earlier this week. This one is full of local Mutsu apples.

 

[davidharmier60]

Appears yummy!

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[smoke665]

Hell week crammed into 2-1/2 days. My son suckered me into wiring a room in his basement (outlets, can lights, internet) no big deal, all open studs, easy path to the panel. 5-6 hrs and I was done. Then, since we had time, yesterday morning started hanging sheet rock. Finished the last today and back at home nursing the aching body. Definitely to old for this.

 

[davidharmier60]

Dave need not awaken at 4am tomorrow.
But did this morning. Good night and sleep tight y'all!

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[benhasajeep46 44]

Wife did chocolate pie in home made crust. MIL did several including apple in home made crust. The only two I sampled.

 

[jcdeboever]

Hell week crammed into 2-1/2 days. My son suckered me into wiring a room in his basement (outlets, can lights, internet) no big deal, all open studs, easy path to the panel. 5-6 hrs and I was done. Then, since we had time, yesterday morning started hanging sheet rock. Finished the last today and back at home nursing the aching body. Definitely to old for this.

*uck hanging drywall, I hire that crap out. I don't do drywall or mufflers

 

[jcdeboever]

I thought about getting drunk today. I can't believe how people act for a visitation and memorial service. It is amazing to me because it comes from people I recently respected. I am so bummed by people's attitude and entitlement. I can see why people leave the church after today's event. Where is the Love? I guess it's on Facebook.... I was so frustrated that I checked my K1000 up against a wall. My wife wasn't supporting my frustration because she wasn't there to witness it. She had no problem identifying my short comings, so I chucked a camera into pieces. She retreated from that. I just wanted to vent and not get yelled at. Geez, WTF.

 

[vintagesnaps]

That's a shame. How is your friend doing? Sorry to hear about his wife passing and his health. My best friend's dad had Alzheimer's, seems like a tough thing to handle.

 

[smoke665]

*uck hanging drywall, I hire that crap out. I don't do drywall or mufflers

Sore muscles and joints aside, I don't mind hanging it. The finishing part is what's rough on me (dust).

As to people in general, I've learned to expect little, and seldom disappointed. That way I can appreciate the gems I find along the way.

You can't control the actions of others, only your own actions. You can make suggestions, lead by example, offer alternatives, even condemn the actions of others but the final decision rests with the individual. Live your life as an example for others to follow, and don't beat yourself up when they don't.

 

[jcdeboever]

That's a shame. How is your friend doing? Sorry to hear about his wife passing and his health. My best friend's dad had Alzheimer's, seems like a tough thing to handle.

Man, he did remarkable. It was a good service other than a few insensitive people. She was loved by many. Not real sure what the next steps for him are. I guess time will tell.

 

[davidharmier60]

Sorry my fellow humans were so annoying.
I have my usual bleary eyes. Trying to get through a 5 or 6 out of 10 mug.
Probably read, mess with pennies and watch YouTube.

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[snowbear115 46]

Sorry to hear this, JC; a lot of people are just a$$holes.

We made it back from Maine, got home about 11:30 last night. Overall it was a pleasant trip, though there was a little bit of drama. I had the pleasure of meeting up with a couple of folks, this time around. I had a couple of beers at Allagash Brewing Company with @o hey tyler (he's been away for a while). Then, on the back trip, MLW and I had a little dinner at the diner with our own lovely @limr.

 

[terri33 4]

I thought about getting drunk today. I can't believe how people act for a visitation and memorial service. It is amazing to me because it comes from people I recently respected. I am so bummed by people's attitude and entitlement. I can see why people leave the church after today's event. Where is the Love? I guess it's on Facebook.... I was so frustrated that I checked my K1000 up against a wall. My wife wasn't supporting my frustration because she wasn't there to witness it. She had no problem identifying my short comings, so I chucked a camera into pieces. She retreated from that. I just wanted to vent and not get yelled at. Geez, WTF.

Ugh, that sounds terrible. Funerals should bring out the best in people, but can definitely disappoint. Sorry the camera was what got sacrificed. Feel better!

 

[Gary A.]

Hell week crammed into 2-1/2 days. My son suckered me into wiring a room in his basement (outlets, can lights, internet) no big deal, all open studs, easy path to the panel. 5-6 hrs and I was done. Then, since we had time, yesterday morning started hanging sheet rock. Finished the last today and back at home nursing the aching body. Definitely to old for this.

Sheetrock is a PITA ... just loading and unloading the stuff will do you in, exhausting. God Bless you smoke665 and Gary will pass the ibuprofen.