PIES

CAUTION

Paste for pies should be quite thin and rolled a little larger than the tin to allow for shrinkage. Allow more paste for the upper than the under crust and be sure to perforate the former. Always brush the under crust with cold water and press the upper one down on it. When baking juicy fruit pies make an incision in the crust and place a small funnel shaped piece of paper into the incision. This will keep the juice from escaping at the sides of the pie. Never grease pie tins. Properly made pastry will grease its own tins. For baking pastry requires from 30 to 45 minutes.