Southern Staples: How to Make a Store-Bought Pie Crust Look Homemade

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cake flour is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

cold water

Unroll the two pie crusts from their plastic holders.

Gently roll out the first pie crust and place it in a ceramic pie pan.

Press the crust gently into the sides of the pie pan, ensuring there are no tears.

Brush the bottom crust with the beaten egg to prevent sogginess, using just enough to cover it lightly.

Unroll the second pie crust and cut it into strips for lattice work.

Crisscross the strips over the top of the pie, creating a lattice pattern.

Brush the lattice strips with more beaten egg for a golden brown finish.

Press the edges of the lattice down against the bottom crust with a fork to seal.

Cooking Techniques

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