Hey there, y’all! Let’s gab a bit about pie tools, you know, the stuff you need to make a good pie. I ain’t no fancy baker, but I do know a thing or two about makin’ pies. Been doin’ it for, well, a good long while now.
First off, you gotta have somethin’ to bake your pie in, right? We always called ’em pie plates, but some folks call ’em pie dishes. I like them glass ones, myself. See, the Pyrex kind, they’re sturdy and you can see how your crust is brownin’ on the bottom. Nothin’ worse than a soggy bottom crust, let me tell ya. A nine-inch one is just about right for most folks.
Now, for makin’ the dough, that’s where things get a bit more…involved. You need somethin’ to mix the flour and butter and such. Some folks use their hands, but I like to use a pastry blender. It’s quicker and keeps the butter from gettin’ too warm. You know, they also call it a pastry cutter or dough blender, fancy names for a simple thing if you ask me. It ain’t just for pie dough either, you can use it for biscuits and other stuff too.
- Pastry Blender: For cuttin’ in the butter. Makes things easy, ya know?
- Pie Dish (9-inch glass is best): Gotta have somethin’ to bake it in!
- Rolling Pin: To roll out that dough nice and flat.
And speakin’ of dough, you gotta roll it out, don’t ya? A good rolling pin is a must. I like the wooden ones, they feel solid in your hands. Some folks like those fancy marble ones, but wood’s always worked fine for me. You want it heavy enough to do the job, but not so heavy it’s hard to handle.
Then there’s all them fancy tools for makin’ the crust look pretty. You know, like them lattice rollers. They cut the dough into strips so you can make a pretty top crust. Some folks just use a knife, but a lattice roller makes it quicker and neater. And them dough presser pocket pie molds? They’re handy for makin’ little hand pies. Kids love them!
And if you really wanna get fancy, you can get some of them pie crust decorating tools. They got all sorts of shapes and cutters. You can make flowers, leaves, all sorts of pretty things. But honestly, most of the time I just crimp the edges with my fingers. It ain’t perfect, but it’s made with love, and that’s what matters.
Now, where to get all this stuff? Well, you can find pie weights and most other pie tools at them kitchen supply stores. They got all sorts of bakin’ stuff, not just for pies. And if you’re lucky, you might find some good deals at the general store or even a yard sale. You don’t need the fanciest tools to make a good pie, just good ingredients and a little bit of know-how.
And talkin’ about pies, let me tell ya, there’s nothin’ like a good pie shop. If you’re ever in Lexington, Kentucky, there’s all kinds of places to get a good pie. Some folks like Missy’s Pie, others like Bluegrass Baking Company. Me, I like ’em all! But nothin’ beats a homemade pie, if you ask me. Whether it’s apple, pecan, or even a simple sweet potato pie, a pie is just comfort food. And with the right pie tools, makin’ that pie is a whole lot easier and more fun.
So, there you have it. A little bit about pie tools from someone who’s been around the block a few times. Don’t get too caught up in all the fancy stuff. Just get yourself the basics, use good ingredients, and bake with love. That’s the secret to a good pie, ya hear?
Tags: Pie Tools, Baking, Pie Dish, Pastry Blender, Rolling Pin, Lattice Roller, Dough Presser, Kitchen Tools, Pie Crust, Baking Supplies
