How to Keep Your Pie Dough From Cracking

How to Keep Your Pie Dough From Cracking - Part 1

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Transcript:
Hi, it's Ken Haedrich, dean of The Pie Academy, and I hope you don't go away, because I'm about to show you five ways to avoid one of the most common pie making problems that I hear about from you, so stick around.

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@lisaritaw 7 жыл бұрын

This totally saved me when I was having issues with my pie crust! I was completely frustrated getting my pies done for an annual bake sale I committed to. Thanks KEN!!

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 7 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, my friend. Makes my day whenever I know one of my videos or recipes has been a help. Good to have you at The Pie Academy.

@sandygonsalves4646 8 жыл бұрын

omg, i've been having trouble with pie crusts since FOREVER and this video is helping thank you

@heatherthomas7545 4 жыл бұрын

I was having a pie dough meltdown. I was already playing Enya but it wasn't helping. And then my bf found your video, and you saved us from piemaggedon. Thank you a million times for making these two videos. I also love that there are still people in the world that say Namby Pamby. You are the best.

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 4 жыл бұрын

Well, aren't you sweet, Heather - thanks for your lovely comment. I never realized I could compete with Enya, but apparently I can, so how about that. And just so you know, not only do I say namby pamby, but I've been known to say fiddlesticks and 'the cat's pajamas' too. If you're not already a member, I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com. Thanks again!

@TropicalOrkids 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You saved my pastry 😉 And yes the melt downs are real 😂

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I've seen the meltdowns so I know they're real! Glad to hear I saved your pastry, but I can't take the credit - YOU really did it. I just gave you a nudge. If you're not a member already, I hope you'll join us over at ThePieAcademy.com. Ken

@Plants_and_Sustainable_Living 5 жыл бұрын

I'm having one now.. Can't use the pie dough I just made.

@SNL19067 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos and information on pie crusts, Ken! I was having exactly the problems you described and it was very frustrating. I do a lot of cooking and rarely get flustered in the kitchen but pie crusts really had me baffled. Well, I made a quiche this morning using your method and recipe, and it was the best crust ever! The first thing I learned I had been doing wrong was not mixing the flour in enough. Following your advice, I made certain that all the flour was cut in prior to adding the water. I think that more than anything was my problem. I also followed your advice to use a pre-measured amount of very cold water instead of trifling with tiny amounts of water looking for a perfect consistency. It was absolutely the flakiest crust I have ever eaten. I am off to make an apple pie now, and I am pretty sure I'm on the right track with the crusts. Thanks for posting and have a wonderful New Year!

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 2 жыл бұрын

Steven - thanks so much for your feedback. So glad to hear things are working out for you now, pie-wise, and that I was able to help. I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com so you don't miss any of our videos, recipes, and online classes. Thanks again. Ken

@sherronrimmer4536 Жыл бұрын

Ok, you were hilarious with the cowboy scene 🤣🤣🤣

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

Glad to know you got a chuckle from the video, Sherron. Be sure you sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com so you don't miss any of our new videos, recipes, and class announcements. Ken

@skf369 8 ай бұрын

Did you know that ten years from now you’ll be using a food processor! I wish you could tell you future self not to do that because this method is the absolute best……haha. Thank you so much, you saved me and my thanksgiving.

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 8 ай бұрын

You never know, my friend - ten years is a long time. By then, artificial intelligence might be making all of our pie dough. We'll just talk to our computers and a beautiful pastry will pop out.

@gargois1 8 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I can't make pie to save my life. This video gives me the courage to try it again. I loved the banjo background music. I love the banjo but I play worse than I make pie dough. Cowboys don't duckface.

@FaunyOne 7 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed these videos and they were comedic. Thank you very much.

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jay - be sure to sign up at ThePieAcademy.com - it's free and we'd love to have you onboard. Ken

@barbarawatson343 6 жыл бұрын

yo ken thanks for negging me into manning up when adding water, that plus the "stir with a fork" trick, plus the "roll it out in a ziplock bag" trick added up into the first decent pie crust I've ever managed to make. thank you, sir!

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 6 жыл бұрын

Barbara - Really glad to hear you're finding some success with your crust. Life is too short to keep making sub-par pastry, isn't it? If you liked the video, you'll find lots more videos and recipes at my website, ThePieAcademy.com. It's free to join. Take care. Ken

@myaw7290 Жыл бұрын

I know this video is 9 years old, but still helped me create a beautiful pie crust today! Thank you for your tips. I restarted the crust twice and almost gave up, but on the third try it came out perfect 😊

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

Mya - thanks for letting me know. I guess you'd call this video and oldie, but goodie - right? If you like to bake pies, I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com so you learn everything there is to know about pie making. Thanks. Ken

@vickiedixon9745 10 ай бұрын

Hey, Ken, you make us laugh as well as do a lot to help our cooking methods. Thanks.

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by and enjoying the video. If you haven't already, I hope you'll sign up and become a member at ThePieAcademy.com. Ken

@MsBrightSid3 5 жыл бұрын

OMG I loved you video thank you so much!

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for tuning in. Glad you liked it!

@elisabethcrawford5903 Жыл бұрын

Great personality, good information - you just got my subscription

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elisabeth - hope to see you around often. Ken

@gigalulmansur 3 жыл бұрын

This video is absolute gold thank you sir

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Mansur - thanks for stopping by. And don't forget to sign up for more videos at ThePieAcademy.com. Ken

@barbaratiekenheinrich7200 4 жыл бұрын

Ken I loved your tutorial and the way Explaining to the viewers! Watching from Canada 🇨🇦 Thanks

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you, my Northern friend. All my Canadian friends and viewers are so nice.

@kenvisser4418 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative.

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ken. What sort of pies do you like to make?

@Deej496 2 жыл бұрын

I totally get it now!!!! THANK YOU! {Your so funny, luv the water dropper! Giggled out loud..}

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

@jeancyr3034 8 ай бұрын

It’s so funny, tonight when I was rolling pie dough I felt I needed a pie crust therapist🥴

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 8 ай бұрын

And I'm a lot cheaper than a real therapist! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Ken

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 8 жыл бұрын

Sandy - I'm so glad to hear this has helped. Thanks so much for letting me know, and don't forget to visit ThePieAcademy.com - lots more good pie videos there. Ken

@LaraineAnne 3 жыл бұрын

When I was young the instruction was to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture looked like breadcrumbs. I wasn't going to stand at the bench that long so I used my Kenwood Chefette. These days I use a Magimix food processor. My pastry is never tough.

@danmontufar6049 3 жыл бұрын

When he said “pie dough meltdown” I felt that… 🥲

@whasumara73 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Ken. Thank you very much for the instruction on both your videos. I DID have a melt down about an hour ago. For the first time I was trying to make two pot pies, and I made the dough for each according to recipe, but when I was ready to roll the dough, it was cracking and pulling apart. I tried numerous times only for it to pull apart as I rolled the pin over it. I added flour hoping it would keep it together, but to no avail. So I got both pot pie crusts ( recipe called for top crust only) and slammed them into the garbage. Afterwards I found your video. I'll try your instructions tomorrow. By the way, the recipe told me to break the butter into the flour using my food processor instead of fork or pastry cutter. Maybe I didn't process it long enough as it told me to pulse about ten times. I also wondered if I had too much "fat" in the flour, but I went by the recipe which was 1.5 cups of flour to four tablespoons of cooking shortening (the stick kind). Then after the shortening, it told me to add 8 tablespoons of butter and pulse it 10 times as well. Butter and shortening all chilled of course. Any way, it didn't hold together. So I'll try it your way and let you know how I do. Thank you so much. By the way, I like the humor in your video. - Jose

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 6 жыл бұрын

Jose - Hi. Sorry I'm just now finding your comment. Please update me and let me know how things are going for you, pie-wise. You can send me an email through ThePieAcademy.com. Thanks.

@mikeforeman644 Жыл бұрын

made me laugh out loud cowboy! awesome video may save my $......(Dough)

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike - glad you enjoyed it. Ken

@ems87sol12 3 жыл бұрын

You are a savior! I’m about to give up on my homemade apple pie😭

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! How did it all turn out?

@douglasisonio9174 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Douglas

@bigpapaadam1 7 ай бұрын

lol I was about the throw my ball of dough against the wall because of it cracking over and over again before I put it back in the fridge and came back the next day 😂lol 😂😂

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 7 ай бұрын

Pie dough melt down averted! How have they been turning out?

@wurlitzer895 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video; it made me laugh!! I understand the idea of adding all the water at once to the flour/fat mixture, but how do you judge what is the right quantity of water?

@s.z.ad.0275 4 жыл бұрын

HI, I like your videos a lot !! I'm from Brazil. One question: Do you do the dought and take it to refrigerate, After you Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling on a floured surface. you open the dought put in the baking dish, you take it again to refrigerate before baking ???

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Sasa - thanks for your comment. Yes, I make the dough and then refrigerate it for at least 45 minutes. Then I roll the dough, line the pie pan with it, and refrigerate it again before baking. This helps keep the dough nice and crusty. Good luck with your pie making! And if you're not already a member, please sign up at ThePieAcademy.com.

@arrivagabry 4 жыл бұрын

mine used to crack ALL the time, I would get angry but I was determined to get it right sooner or later, and I finally did after so many tries, I leave the butter in bigger pieces I don't cut it that much like he did, I just squish the pieces with my fingers, because the bigger the pieces the flakier the crust, the butter between the layers is what forms the flakes. I just add more water then they tell you to, because the water brings the flower together, but in the oven it evaporates the butter doesn't. I don't put too much or it will get sticky but enough to be able to form a more elastic dough. Works every time.

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 4 жыл бұрын

I say: whatever works. Sounds like a good method for you, and that's the important thing.

@nathanc14 Жыл бұрын

So about how much water are you using? I’m definitely afraid of using too much and it’s probably why mine is breaking all the time :(

@evapatrick4107 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, can you please tell me the name of the tool Your using to mix the pastry thank you,

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

It's called a pastry blender, Eva - blunt blades or, often, wires closely spaced. Likely that you can find one in any good kitchen supply store. Ken

@evapatrick4107 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I followed your instructions on how to do the perfect pastry, it came out great. Best tutorial on KZfaq, thank you so much,

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

@@evapatrick4107 Wow, that's high praise - thanks, Eva. And good luck with all your pies. I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com so you don't miss any of our latest...Ken

@bakestudiobyfarah9251 4 жыл бұрын

Yess i am also facing the problem of crumbled dough

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. Watch a bunch of my videos...you'll do great and pick this up in no time.

@akimitsukimiya8069 5 жыл бұрын

I'm literally crying...QAQ You are a GREAT man!!!

@suzannemerineau1750 4 жыл бұрын

you re so funny...I will try your way..thanks

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Suzanne - thanks. Glad you got a chuckle, and picked up a tip or two. Ken

@GumriRN 3 жыл бұрын

Oh!!! I get it now. This 1st video was amazing! After watching 72 pie crust making videos which did instill the fear of God & H2O, & definitely suffering from #PieHydrophibia, I never wanted to do pie dough again. Plus, FEARING I cut the dough TOO much was just as bad. So, I did all 3 steps so wrong. I was a mess, so much that 😑 my dog 🐶 ran away from home in the midst of a 15 inch snow storm.... Geez I almost wanted to climb into the oven myself! Now, I do believe this video is gonna really help my fears of Pie 🥧 THANKS 🙏!

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 3 жыл бұрын

Yowza! Don't climb into the oven!...but do keep working on those crusts. Glad I could help. Don't forget to sign up at ThePieAcademy.com so you get all the recipes and videos we do. Ken

@MMMM-qg7ln Жыл бұрын

So funny lol

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gradydutoit8606 2 жыл бұрын

I’m struggling to roll out. My pie dough

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 2 жыл бұрын

Grady - Many people struggle with rolling out dough. Best thing you can do is keep practicing. When I first started making pies, it took me a while to really get it right. It will come to you.

@ApplyUrBrain 5 жыл бұрын

Here's what I find frustrating and inexplicable: Pie dough recipes state precise amounts of flour and fat, but then they give a range for the amount of water, like "6 to 8 tablespoons." Good grief, if you tell us exactly how much flour, then why can't you tell us the right amount of water for your recipe? Perfect your recipe and then publish it when you know the correct amounts.

@arrivagabry 4 жыл бұрын

because it depends on the humidity in the air and flower.

@nancun2837 2 жыл бұрын

Would you please not drag out the answer of when to know and what to do about too much fat for pie crust! We don’t need the preliminary antics 👎

@groush 3 жыл бұрын

She should leave her husband if he is so shallow to leave her because of bad dough.

@philhewett1601 4 жыл бұрын

Good video but you wasted at least a quarter to a third of with unnecessary and not very entertaining stories...leave the 'filler' out and save it for the pie.

@junez1796 4 жыл бұрын

Phil Hewett I loved his video and humor thank you very much and he’s just trying to help why that bad mood

@user-xh1jo2hg2v Жыл бұрын

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 11 ай бұрын

How did everything turn out?

@user-xh1jo2hg2v 11 ай бұрын

@kenhaedrich1 It actually turned out great. I watched a couple of your videos and it made a world of a difference. Your videos are really encouraging, I definitely subscribed. Thank you 😊

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 11 ай бұрын

@@user-xh1jo2hg2v Excellent - thanks for letting me know. Ken

@user-xh1jo2hg2v Жыл бұрын

I ran out of regular flour when it was time to roll the crust, only have white rice flour.. can I use it?

@kenhaedrichthepieacademy 11 ай бұрын

Rice flour is a little coarse to use for "bench flour" but if that's all you have, give it a try and see how it works out for you. And good luck! ken