How To Keep Your Pie Dough Round

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Does your pie dough behave when you roll it out? Does it stay nice and round, or does it come out shaped like the state of Florida or a multi-tentacled beast?
Well, if you've ever had trouble with a misbehaving dough, watch this video in which Ken Haedrich - Dean of The Pie Academy - explains what you're doing wrong...and how to fix it!
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[@susiekorber5860]

❤where have you been all my life? I'm 73yrs and cannot roll dough to save my life! I'm 5th generation for what you have American roller pin and now I will buy a French rolling pin. I think I will stay up all night rolling dough!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hey - it's never too late to get the hand of it, right? I love your great attitude and I have no doubt you'll be rolling like a pro in no time flat. Glad you found us. If you haven't already, I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com

[@Vernagdaniels]

Me too! Me too!😂

[@lauradieter1321]

Thank you so much!!! I can never get it into a circle, no matter what I try, and I’ve always struggled with getting consistent depth. I look forward to testing out your technique.

[@annekouba5650]

As they say. "a picture is worth a 1000 words!" Great video Ken & sweetie! I also love your PIE book!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Anne - I'll tell Sweetie you said so! Thanks for tuning in and watching the video - glad to hear it helps. And thanks for you kind comments about PIE, too. Stay in touch. You can always reach me over at ThePieAcademy.com

[@Vernagdaniels]

Hi,It'4/21/2024....From the initial view. I believe I found the holy grail of pastry videos!lol What seems simple to some is another's nightmare. I'm off to follow these instructions. My housemate needs a pecan picker upper! BTW, I am 59 and still after the perfect crust. Thank you in advance😊V. Daniels

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Don't give up on the perfect crust yet. You can do it!

[@jimdavidson3345]

Thanks!

[@jobegs]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You're welcome, Jodi - good of you to let me know.

[@chasesmom5287]

Thank you

[@jeanb.7963]

I thoroughly enjoyed this information. Please keep the video’s coming!!!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thank you, Jean - kind of you to say so. I will indeed keep them coming. Ken

[@AgriDulceMeow]

Thank you! I feel so much more prepared to try again. You answered all the little questions had.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks, Emily. Glad I could help. Don't forget to sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com so you don't miss any future posts, recipes, and videos.

[@56cdross]

Thanks for a super video with just enough cheek, especially at the end! Just the tip 🥸🎈. Thanks.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the good words. I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com

[@user-ci8hn3gc3s]

Thanks for the videos. I struggle with cracking pie crusts while rolling them out. Can't wait to try the next pie crusts using your video tips.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You're going to do great, my friend. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing. Thanks for watching and I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com. Ken

[@MH-jl4sl]

Great demo! Thank you so much. I’m off to practice.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You got this! Ken

[@peac3mak3r87]

Omg!! I was rolling my dough out so wrong!!! Merci! Thank you ❤

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethdouglas41]

That was a VERY helpful video!! Thanks, Ken, for all your expert advice and videos!!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You're quite welcome, Elizabeth. I appreciate the nice words.

[@lameva1502]

Super helpful to me!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thank you, Lam!

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

I've only made a few pies so far, and this is very helpful! I had been almost frantic when rolling out a pie crust because I worried about it getting too warm if I wasn't fast enough.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

My friend - I'm happy to hear that this was helpful. No need to panic, right? If you enjoyed this video, I hope you'll subscribe to this channel so you don't miss any of our latest videos. Thanks. Ken

[@JudyWilson-ov5cy]

Enjoyed

[@MsLamotta]

Very useful!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Glad to hear that, Lynn - thanks.

[@janakoehn9678]

Great video! It was very helpful to watch you roll out a pie crust.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thank you, Jana - good of you to say so. Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to seeing you around The Pie Academy. Ken

[@jillroberts5148]

Thought the video was very straightforward, and very helpful. Thankyou.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Jill - Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed, and if you're not already a member I hope you'll sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com

[@Giuditta627]

I've actually been having this problem, so this is especially helpful -- thanks, Ken!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks for letting me know, my friend. I hope you'll follow us over at ThePieAcademy.com so you don't miss any upcoming videos. Take care.

[@janetlindsey456]

I love to bake pies and I’m working on making my pie doughs rounder and learning from your video helped mean a lot. Thanks!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Janet. Thanks for stopping pie. I'm glad to hear that my video was helpful; I appreciate you letting me know.If you want to stay up on all the latest from me at The Pie Academy, please sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com

[@tross1944]

Thanh’s for the tips!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You're quite welcome!

[@jurasparkjuraspark6639]

Thanks Ken, I just made 2 pies and your video made it soooo much easier to get the crust right the 1st time!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Excellent! Thanks for letting me know.

[@averychance5456]

I always sandwich my crust between wax paper, Now I know how to keep it from sticking by moving it around I can give it a try. Thank Ken and Thank you too Sweetie the best cameralady.🌹

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks, Avery - not sure how I missed your nice comment, but I'm happy to hear from you. And yes, she is the best camera lady!

[@mudslingerkat]

You did Great Ken!! Thanks for all the great tips, today and always..Watching someone work is so helpful for me, I've found no better way to learn!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks, Kathleen - I really appreciate you saying so. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Kathleen - You're too kind! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'm thrilled that you tuned in. Ken

[@DanielMartinez-lz3ot]

big time appreciation.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Sure thing, Daniel - thanks.

[@DanielMartinez-lz3ot]

@@kenhaedrichthepieacademy I was cutting my butter too big and not mixing the dough enough, the pie was as ugly as sin, but the dough was tender and flaky, the "after video" crust was perfect.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

@@DanielMartinez-lz3ot sounds like you're moving in the right direction, Daniel. Stick with it. And don't forget to sign up over at ThePieAcademy.com to be sure you get all the latest videos, recipes and class information from us at The Pie Academy. Good luck.

[@maryruther1842]

Great instructions ~ I have developed excellent baking skills over the decades, however no skill with crusts. I have avoided learning how to tool and now your video has given me confidence to move forward. Tomorrow I will make a spinach quiche. Thank you.

[@maryruther1842]

Meant how to roll well! Not tool

[@robertmccullough9111]

Great video, Ken! Such good tips for a common problem. My pie crusts always taste good, but I struggle with making them look good. This was very helpful. I look forward to more.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks, Susan - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Rest assured they'll be more live events soon!

[@sharonkiehn3256]

very helpful

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Glad to know that, Sharon. Thanks. Ken

[@Elmeromero69]

Awesome video!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks, Juan!

[@user-cv4of1zv5x]

Very helpful

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Glad you think so!

[@andiwinslow42]

I found your video to be very helpful. Thank you. Sweetie did a good job. I have always made my pie crust using wax paper method and not adding any flour but your rolling did help me.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hi Andi - I'm thrilled that you found the video helpful (and I'll pass along your compliment to Sweetie!) I'm a big fan of the wax paper method too...used it for years and still recommend it. Lately, however, I like the parchment and Silpat arrangement, and will talk about it in an upcoming video. Thanks for tuning in.

[@briochebleue]

Thank you!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You're quite welcome, Pax. If you enjoyed this one, I hope you'll sign up over at our website - ThePieAcademy.com - so you don't miss any of our videos and great recipes. Ken

[@pjaneheil]

Hello, yes, I finally learned something, keep making videos

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thank you, I will! Glad you made the connection - Ken

[@connieweaver3147]

loved watching your live video...can't wait until i get to join you at the fall pie academy!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

And we can't wait to meet you, Connie. It's going to be a grand old time when we all get together in Vermont.

[@tacohousepattaya3456]

Nice video. Not rough at all.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Glad you liked it...thanks. Ken

[@Sshebalee]

Very helpful! Do you have a video for rolling dough into a rectangle?

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hello my friend. Not exactly...but it's a good idea and I'll do that. Meanwhile, you can catch a glimpse of me rolling one in my latest book trailer video: thepieacademy.com/the-harvest-baker-book-trailer/

[@leedaley5005]

Ken thanks so much you would have been a very good bake in the Navy as you are now.I know all your Pie Academy attended are good baker and I all so Like your Video I also look forward to more,lee the night baker

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Lee - It's always great hearing from you. Thanks for your feedback and we'll see you over at The Pie Academy. Ken

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks for all the great comments. Do you have any tricks for keeping your dough round?

[@kspivey88]

So I know now exactly what I was doing wrong... thank you!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

You're quite welcome!

[@joekrakow8584]

Very useful video, learned about all the things I should not be doing. What kind of pie dough were you using?

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hi Joe - I used a mostly butter dough with about 20% Crisco - I like that blend because the Crisco acts as a "conditioner" and makes rolling the dough more manageable. Thanks for your comment.

[@judylee1521]

Joe Krakow

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Good video. I hope that I can now do a better job making the pie crust for my Thanksgiving Day pecan pie. Years ago I had the most delicious pecan pie in Boston, and have copied the recipe and served it since to my guests, but was not always happy with the pie crust. Many thanks

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Thanks, Kimberly - so how did your pies turn out?

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

@@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Hello Ken, Terrible! BUT, that's not your fault. I should have looked to see if you had a butter crust pie recipe. The problem was refrigerating the pie crust dough, though I let it set out before rolling it, and following how you did, the dough was still too hard to roll, and I was doing this around 1:00AM! Moved into an apartment with a small oven. I still want to use butter to make a thin, flaky pie crust, but can you show me one of your videos that would help me. I really did like how easily you rolled out yours. 😉

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

@@kimberlykasimoff1447 Hi Kimberly. Thanks for the update. I have a very detailed piece/article I did on butter pie crust made in the food processor and I'd be happy to send it to you. Please send me an email at [e-mail] and I will forward the piece to you. Thanks.

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

@@kenhaedrichthepieacademy Hello Ken,. I'm just waiting to confirm my email address. I do not have a food processor, so I have always used, well first I used two knives, and then the hand held, old fashioned wire cutter. I look forward to viewing your video on making a butter crust.

[@tomsaunders4332]

thanks for the round demo, is there a dough that i can use for 50 hand pies i seem to fail in making large amounts. thanks ts

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hi Tom - Thanks for checking in. Alas, I don't have a recipe for you...The Pie Academy is essentially a community of home bakers and I get virtually no call for bulk recipes. You can, however, find bulk recipes here on there on the web. Depending on the size of the pies you're making, you'll typically get four to six shells out of a typical single batch of dough - twice that for a double batch - if that's any help. Perhaps there's a pie maker in your area you can befriend and get some guidance from? Best of luck.

[@bestillandknowthatuaregod]

where did you get the flat surface that's on the counter top for working th dough?

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hi. I have several of these large silicone pastry mats. Here's one of the ones in the video. amzn.to/3lXo2fu (affiliate link). I use full sheets of parchment on top of the mat. Good luck!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Do you think the choice of a rolling pin can help you keep your dough round?

[@d.g.2896]

Mine look Like Ohio. Good tips.

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Funny. I think all the states are represented.

[@tomsaunders4332]

how does one actually attend the pie acadamy?????

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Hi Tom - The Pie Academy is an online site and school, for the most part. We'll be adding four new video courses this year, in addition to the one we already have - The No-More-Tears Pie Pastry Course. (See the link in the show notes here.) We do hold one big pie making event each year, the Lowcountry Pie Getaway, in Charleston, SC, where Pie Academy members from across the country learn firsthand the ins and outs of making pies. If you're interested, let me know. If you go to our website - ThePieAcademy.com - and click on "Our Pie Getaway" at the bottom of the right sidebar, you can find out more. Maybe you can come!

[@mj9949]

You must be 7 feet tall or kitchen counter 3 feet high 😟

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Not quite - 6'5"! Thanks for tuning in.

[@charlesmurray3255]

Americans like to talk a long intro. Content starts at 4:10.

[@redroadrunner]

This was so useful! I've been struggling to get my pie dough to be round - now I know I've been doing it all wrong! I followed your tips and it worked out perfectly - thank you!

[@kenhaedrichthepieacademy]

Glad I could help, Rebecca. I hope you'll subscribe to our KZbin Channel so you don't miss any of my videos. Ken