Can I use sprinkling of sugar in pie pan before the crust?
I put a sprinkling of coarse sugar on top of a pie crust that's been brushed with egg, to crisp it a little. Can I put a sprinkling of the coarse sugar directly in the pie pan before putting the bottom layer of crust in it, to give a little bit of crispy bottom crust when baked?
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I'd be afraid of the sugar caramelizing and burning on the bottom with the direct and increased heat from the glass or metal pan you are baking in, combined with any trapped moisture coming off of the dough, you will likely end up with a burnt caramel on the bottom, trapping your pie in the pan. [long story short, it depends on the moisture of the dough, the oven heat and baking time, etc]. I wouldn't recommend it.
it works on top because the excess moisture has somewhere to go, and is probably in or just above the oven temperature as opposed to the scenario listed above.
to achieve a crispier bottom crust, perhaps brush the bottom of the pan lightly with melted butter, essentially "frying" the dough as it bakes, or possibly increase the amount of sugar in the actual dough. Alternatively, maybe start off at a really high temperature with your pan on the lowest possible rack to encourage quicker baking/browning.
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Double-crust pies: Getting that perfect, golden crust Adding an egg or cream wash and a sprinkle of sugar to the top crust before putting your piein the oven will give you a beautiful golden, caramelized outer crust.Can you sprinkle sugar on pie crust before baking?
Sugar can be applied to pie crusts before baking.Can I sprinkle sugar on top of my pie crust?
For a crisp brown crust, brush with water. For a little sparkle, sprinkle with sugar or decorator sugar after brushing with one of the washes. To give a little more shine to a baked double-crust pie, warm 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup. Gently brush over the baked warm crust.How do you keep pie crust from sticking to the pan?
One of the most effective things you can do is submerge the bottom of your pie plate into some hot water for around 10 to 20 seconds. Doing this helps to re-melt any solidified butter, greasing up the pan again, and releasing the crust from sticking to the pan.Do you put anything on pie crust before baking?
Pies with a top crust or lattice top will typically call for an egg or cream wash to be brushed on to the dough just before baking. The type of wash you use is what will give the baked pie a polished finish (it's also the perfect "glue" for holding sugar that's sprinkled on the crust).How To Make Pie in Any Pan | Bake It Up a Notch with Erin McDowell
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