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The famous Cooks Illustrated "Foolproof Pie Dough"

PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:52 pm
by Jeff Grossman
A topic that came up in tonight's chat... here is a link that discusses it thoroughly: http://honestcooking.com/2011/08/25/the-secret-to-the-perfect-pie-dough/

Re: The famous Cooks Illustrated "Foolproof Pie Dough"

PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:42 am
by Howie Hart
Thanks Jeff.
BTW - Here is the mince meat recipe we were discussing, originally from an ad for Grant's 8 Scotch:
http://www.wineloverspage.com/forum/village/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20030

Re: The famous Cooks Illustrated "Foolproof Pie Dough"

PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:43 am
by Redwinger
If I add vodka to my pâté brisée, will it still be pâté brisée?
'Winger

Re: The famous Cooks Illustrated "Foolproof Pie Dough"

PostPosted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:58 am
by Jeff Grossman
Howie Hart wrote:Thanks Jeff.
BTW - Here is the mince meat recipe we were discussing, originally from an ad for Grant's 8 Scotch:
http://www.wineloverspage.com/forum/village/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20030

Thanks, Howie. A little research suggests the name comes from a pie shop in London: http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/london/view/81023/The_Perseverance