How do you keep the bottom crust of apple pie from getting soggy?
Chef's answer
The best way to prevent soggy crust is by blind baking the crust before baking it with the fruit filling. To blind bake, line the pie plate with the pie dough and then place pie weights on top to stop the crust from rising up and bubbling or shrinking.
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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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How to Keep Breading From Falling Off When FryingPat dry each piece of food you are frying with paper towels. Set out three pie plates or other wide, shallow containers. ... Season the milk and egg mixture with salt, pepper, and herbs and spices you like, matching them to the food that you are frying. More items....
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Allow the "pancake" to cook undisturbed for 10 minutes over medium heat to create a crispy crust. Put on two oven mitts, place a large plate over the entire surface of the skillet, and turn the hash onto the plate (carefully).
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Tips for Getting a Good BarkUse a nut wood vs a fruit wood. ... Wrap AFTER a good bark has formed. ... Trim off thick hunks of fat. ... After two hours of smoking, spray or baste every 45 minutes. ... Always put the meat directly on the grill grate. ... Go easy on the amount of sugar you put in your rub. .
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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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Once your steak is at your desired temperature, brush it with a generous amount of melted butter. This is the key to the final crust. Not only will the butter help with the magical char, but it will also taste AMAZING. If you're looking to keep this dairy free, brush the steak with melted beef tallow (fat) instead..
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