Tale of the Pies !

[arctica]

Well the start of this year also marks the start of me trying to develop my culinary skills. I've already gotten pretty good at risotto, pastas and sushi so i decided to start trying my hand at pie making. Using only water, butter and flour for the dough and fruit fillings for now i'm trying to make at least one a week.

Pie Mark 1
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The first attempt the pastry was too crumbly and i overcooked the base during the baking blind phase. The filling itself was pretty good, however there was not enough dough so i had to make strips across the top.

Pie Mark 2
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The dough came out better this time, but i think i put too much filling in so it kinda burst the top off a little. Still it does taste quite yummy and i sprinkled sugar on the top so it tasted nice.

Pie Mark 3
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After working through, i found out once it was too late that i need to add a bit more water hence why my dough is so crumbly and it dries out a little too much like biscuits. Still i added some cinnamon to the filling and it does taste nice. Next version will be better yet.

Pie Mark 4
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I finally got the dough to a consistency which i like working with and tastes great, but i didn't cook it quite long enough and the filling was overcooked so was quite runny. I'll get it right soon enough ! Mark 2 had the best filling so I'm going to try and combine the great filling with Mark 4's dough ! watch this space for Mark 5

[mahon]

can't say much about the taste (and I regret I can't) but visually they're definitely a good proof of your artistic skills

[sea.man]

if you come to Poland bring one

[Pandadosmares]

mham mham

[Skrit]

Hmmm, pie!

[ToMaZ]

PIE!!!! No custard?

[arctica]

You bring the custard and i'll bake the pie

[Skrit]

How about you two bring both and I'll eat!

[ToMaZ]

You glutton!!

[Skrit]

I know!