CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PASTRY

General characteristics of a good pastry

• interior 
• exterior

CHARACTERISTIC

• FLAKINESS
• TENDERNESS
• LIGHTNESS

criterias

• size
• shape
• color
• texture

color

size

texture

inside of the pie

• flavor
• tenderness
• texture

the pie should:

BASIC PIE CRUST

ingredients

• 1cup all- purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 tbsp. cold water

procedure

• blend flour and shortening in a bowl using a pastry  blender
• sprinkle cold water in the mixture and press the mixture together
• spread the dough on the floured board. roll it wth  rolling pin
• start rolling from the center out forming circle. 
• measure and cut the dough

procedure

• roll the dough over the rolling pin.unroll over the pie pan to fit well.
• pick  liberally with fork before baking
• bake for 12-15  minutes at 450F

double crust pie

ingredients

• 2cups all- purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup lard
• 4-5 tbsps. cold water