Pie season is right here (did it ever go away?), and as you escape your pie dishes and rolling pins, you might determine it’s time to improve these instruments you’ve been baking with for years (if not many years). Whether or not you’re nonetheless utilizing the identical pie dish you got 15 years in the past, otherwise you’ve by no means owned one within the first place, we’ve received you coated. Right here’s every part you should refresh your pie-making toolkit prematurely of the most important pie day of all, Thanksgiving.
1. Rolling Pin
Sure, you may technically use a wine bottle to roll out a pie crust—we received’t cease you. However in case you’re on the lookout for a neater, extra environment friendly expertise, attain for a rolling pin. Whether or not you select a tapered, French silhouette or a extra basic, dealt with form, we like ones made with sturdy, sturdy hardwood. Marble is one other nice choice, because it has the additional advantage of holding your doughs cool—a should when making pies.
2. Baking Mat
Rolling out pie crust on a pastry mat is sweet observe for 2 causes. First, it gives a floor to your dough that’s grippy and steady—however by no means sticky. Second, the round stencils assist you roll your crust into precisely the scale and form you want to your pie pan.
3. Pie Pans
Talking of pans: A great one can actually elevate the look of your pie. For an additional ornamental look, select one with a ruffled edge that’ll primarily do the crimping for you. Or, in case you’re planning on touring together with your pie (bringing it to a relative’s home for Thanksgiving, for instance), you’ll be able to’t go incorrect with a lidded choice.
4. Pie Weights
Positive, use beans when you’ve got ‘em. But when not, it’s value investing in a devoted set of pie weights.. They’re extra constant and retain warmth extra evenly than beans, which may range in form and measurement, and so they final a lifetime if taken care of correctly.
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5. Serving
Your pie is baked, cooled, and able to serve: All that’s left to do is share it with others. To make dessert really feel additional occasion-worthy, we attain for our favourite serving gadgets, like this hand-carved pie server or Mosser Glass cake stand.
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