Why Does A Pie Crust Go Soggy? - Characteristics Of A Good Pie Crust

If you’re struggling with soggy crusts, then this is for you! We will be looking at exactly how to prevent a soggy pie crust in one 1 additional step.

Let’s get started!

INGREDIENTS

01 Pie dough

Flour Bowl

LINE YOUR PIE CRUST WITH DOUGH

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Once your dough has been made, roll it out into a uniform thin sheet. Then, line your pie dish

DOCK YOUR PIE DOUGH

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Next, you can use a fork to dock the bottom of the pie crust. This will ensure that the crust bakes evenly without forming air bubbles.

ADD THE PIE WEIGHTS

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Once your dough has been docked, you can rest it inside the fridge for another 10 minutes. This will help solidify the butter

PARTIALLY BAKE YOUR PIE CRUST

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Finally, you can place the pie crust inside a preheated oven at 320ºF (160ºC). Bake it for roughly 10-15 minutes

REMOVE AND COOL THE CRUST

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After you have blind-baked your pie crust, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

TIPS & TRICKS

If you have a very wet filling, make sure to drain it as much as you possibly can. This is crucial if you are using frozen fillings.

You can even use thickening agents to help remove any excess juices or liquids from your filling.

TIPS & TRICKS

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