How do I make my bottom pie crust crispy?
Chef's answer
1. Blind Bake. The most common way to ward off a soggy pie crust is by a process called blind baking. Blind baking means you pre-bake the crust (sometimes covered with parchment or foil and weighed down with pie weights to prevent the crust from bubbling up) so that it sets and crisps up before you add any wet filling.
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Here are some of his tips:Buy dry scallops: Scallops come either wet or dry. ... Dry your dry scallops: Moisture inhibits browning, and you want your scallops to acquire a golden crust, not steam in the pan. Use hot hot heat: Don't be afraid to get your pan ripping hot.
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The step you're skipping is the key to keeping the breading in place: resting after coating. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg wash. Coat with breadcrumbs or dip in seasoned flour..
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Sourdough bread makes an especially tasty bread stuffing. You can use crustless or crust.. just remember crusts will be drier.. and you may have to add more broth to the casserole..
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