How to Patch a Torn Pie Crust

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If you're daunted by the idea of rolling out pie dough, take heart in knowing that any tears or holes that appear are easily fixed. And remember, all those irregularities make a home-baked pie the rustic, comforting treat everyone loves.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Butter
Butter
Egg
Slice Of White Bread

Step 1

Check for tears and holes before and after putting the crust in the pie pan.
Step 2

For tears, overlap the edges and press them together.
Step 3

For holes, patch with a piece of surplus dough from another area. Use cold water as glue, if needed. Continue rolling.
Step 4

To fix the crust after it's in the pie pan, use egg wash (one egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water) and press the dough together firmly.
Step 5

If there's a large hole in the bottom crust and you've run out of dough, use a slice of white bread. Pat the bread flat with your palm, tear out a patch without crust, and spread the bread patch with butter on both sides. Patch the hole using egg wash. This will prevent the filling from leaking between the crust and the pan.

Tips & Warnings

Roll out pie dough between two layers of wax paper or plastic wrap. Keep one layer on while transferring the crust to the pie pan.

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on 8/24/2006 Put your pie dough in a 1-gallon zip-top bag and form into a large disk; about 4 inches in diameter. Refrigerate for twenty minutes. Refrigerate two pie tins. Cut open the bag along the sides and top; lightly flour the disk on both sides. Keeping the disk mostly within the bag, roll out to form your crust; turning over as needed. Flip the crust onto the back of one pie tin and form it to fit. Place the other tin over it and flip over. Trim as needed, patch if needed and prick holes with a fork to allow for steam. Refrigerate for another 20 minutes. Cover with parchment paper and fill with dry beans for weight. Bake for ten minutes; remove the beans (and paper) and bake for another 10 - 12 minutes.

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on 2/23/2006 When a top crust is torn multiple times or is just too bad to fix. I just tear the whole thing into large pieces and overlap them a little until the top is covered, then brush egg wash over it. I call it my Autumn leaf pattern, and I always get compliments!