In the past, I have created very yummy bites when I bake. Since we've been in the new house, I've been disappointed with the results. Part of me was wondering if it had to do with going from a gas oven to an electric. I have since realized it's more than that.
I made croissants from scratch Friday. They were enjoyable-don't get me wrong, but the dough wasn't as light and flaky as I would have liked. The two loaves of bread I made were also too dense. Then came the pie crust. Pie crust is one of those things I don't particularly enjoy making, but had perfected (so I thought) about 2 years ago, so I don't see a reason to buy the refrigerated ones anymore. The last few times I have tried, it is a total disaster. The first batch I actually threw away, the second was tough-too wet, and the third was awful as well-cracked, fragile. I don't know what I'm doing wrong and it's driving me crazy! I'm using Martha Stewart's recipe as always, also using my Cuisinart, as always. I researched it, and it appears that I'm not adding enough water.......about a 1/4 c.
So, what pies did I make you ask? I've made two rustic tarts. Plum, and peach. They're in the oven now, so we shall see......
1 comment:
They turned out fine. Very yummy.
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