and although the day is based on the famous mathematical concept, a lot of us are focusing on, well, pies.
Perfect with a summer salad or as part of a hearty winter dinner, pies are a year-round staple and usually a pretty solid crowd pleaser as the filling can be so versatile.fan will know, there’s often one problem: soggy bottoms. You can try all of the tricks in the book and still find yourself with the dreaded soggy bottom, ruining your efforts.
“Don’t re-knead the trimmings – lay them on top of each other and then roll, as this keeps the layers in the pastry intact.”So, the secret to no soggy bottom is actually... Not having the pie touch the bottom of the dish. This makes sense! Additionally, make sure that the filling has cooled completely before putting it in the pie as, according to Mary, any residual heat will start melting the pastry and cause it to sink when baking in the oven.Finally, make sure that when you’ve filled your pie, you make a small slit in the top so steam can escape and the top of the pie can crisp up evenly.Sign up and we'll email you a daily dose of lifestyle stories, covering sex, relationships, health, wellness, money, and green living.