Pie
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A baked dish with a pastry crust and various fillings
A pie is a baked dish which is usually made of a pastry dough casing that contains a filling of various sweet or savory ingredients. Pies are defined by their crusts. A filled pie, also known as a single-crust or bottom-crust pie, has pastry lining the baking dish, and the filling is placed on top of the pastry but left open. A top-crust pie, which may also be called a "pot pie", has the filling in the bottom of the dish and is covered with a pastry or other covering before baking. A two-crust pie has the filling completely enclosed in the pastry shell.
Types of Pies[edit | edit source]
Pies can be broadly categorized into sweet and savory pies.
Sweet Pies[edit | edit source]
Sweet pies are often served as dessert. Common sweet pies include:
Sweet pies may have a variety of crusts, including lattice-style, crumb, or solid top crusts. They are often served with ice cream or whipped cream.
Savory Pies[edit | edit source]
Savory pies are often served as main courses or side dishes. Common savory pies include:
Savory pies often contain meat, vegetables, and gravy, and are typically served hot.
Regional Variations[edit | edit source]
Pies vary greatly across different cultures and regions.
United Kingdom[edit | edit source]
In the United Kingdom, pies are a staple of traditional British cuisine. Popular varieties include the Cornish pasty, a type of turnover filled with meat and vegetables.
United States[edit | edit source]
In the United States, pies are a popular dessert, especially during holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The apple pie is often considered a symbol of American culture.
France[edit | edit source]
In France, pies are often referred to as "tartes" and can be sweet or savory. The quiche is a popular savory pie made with eggs and cheese.
Pie Crusts[edit | edit source]
Pie crusts can be made from a variety of ingredients, including flour, butter, and shortening. The texture and flavor of the crust can vary depending on the ingredients and method used.
Lattice Crust[edit | edit source]
A lattice crust is a decorative top crust made by weaving strips of dough over the pie filling.
Puff Pastry[edit | edit source]
Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry made by layering dough and butter. It is often used for pies that require a delicate crust.
Pie Birds[edit | edit source]
A pie bird is a small ceramic or metal device used to vent steam from a pie while it is baking. It helps to prevent the pie filling from boiling over and the crust from becoming soggy.
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