Have you ever made a piecrust and it fell apart or was too sticky? Here are some tips to help you learn why and how to fix the problem.

Problem: Crust will not form.
Fix: If your crust is crumbly and will not stick together to form into a ball, chances are it is not moist enough. Try adding a few drops of water until it holds together.

Problem: Crust cracks as you roll it out.
Fix: If your crust is cracking as you roll it with your rolling pin, it may be too cold. Allow it to warm to room temperature and try rolling it again.

Problem: Dough is sticking to the rolling pin.
Fix: If your dough is sticky, it may be too warm. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes and try again. You could also try and add a slight amount of flour to the dough to get it to stop sticking.

Problem: Crust is not brown.
Fix: If you would like a nice brown look to your crust, brush it with milk or an egg wash before baking.

Tips:
If you are pre-baking your piecrust, do not stretch it into the pie plate. Be sure to roll it out large enough to fit. Also, you can poke holes in it to keep it from puffing up while baking.

To get your piecrust easily into your pie plate, roll it out on a piece of waxed paper and then flip it over onto the plate. Remove waxed paper and you are all set! 
 

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