How to Make a Homemade Pie Crust and Blind Bake It in the Ninja Foodi

[@billgolcher2537]

MMM I Love your channel and the food looks like it tastes Awesome MMM

[@sallyannorrin2871]

That was fantastic so well explained thank you.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm so glad!

[@desert_sage_homestead]

Thank you for this video!! I love cooking but struggle with baking. Especially anything pastry related. Following recipes only take you halfway. I love that you SHOW what it should look like. And my favorite part about your videos is how you explain WHY things are done a certain way. Helps me understand cooking in a different light. Thank you!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That's awesome, thank you so much! Some people complain the videos are too long, but I know that when I want to learn how to do something, I want ALL the information, so that is what I try to give in my videos.

[@babshuffman1313]

What a sweet relaxed way you have in presenting your recipes. Enjoyable to listen to.

[@patburke5733]

I love how you explain everything as you go along. Great video 👍🏻

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@ashleyanderson4345]

Mmm holidays just got funner for me I love baking with my ninja super excited for the holidays 🥰🧑‍🍳😋

[@TheSaltedPepper]

They will be here before we know it!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

They will be here before we know it!

[@candacegallaway187]

Thank you so much for your truly wonderful videos! My daughter bought a Ninja Foodi pressure cooker/airfrier for me last Christmas. I have only just started using it with confidence since I found you on KZbin. Last night I air fried onions for Thursday's green bean casserole. It was really easy and they taste so good. Now I'm at your kitchen to give myself confidence with pie crust. I'm 65 years old and my mom is gone now, but I still am trying to measure up to her pie crust. Thanks again for the educational and oh so pleasant, and professional videos!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you love the casserole and I'm sure your pie crust will turn out great. Just don't overwork the pie dough and make sure to refrigerate it for a bit to harden the butter in the dough before rolling it out.

[@tracycarley2497]

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[@sharikacrenshaw4236]

This was great, thank you!!!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tjblack3]

Have never seen this method before and I bake many pies! Could never determine why I couldn't get a flaky crust -- can't wait to try this! I learn something new each time I watch your videos!!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@mdketzer]

Your crust looked gorgeous!

[@bethhammel4281]

You make everything look so easy..

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you! It is easy when you take your time and just relax about. Perfection is overrated, just have fun.

[@heathertoms4188]

Thank you for explaining things so clearly! x

[@TheSaltedPepper]

You are so welcome!

[@IronCloaked]

Good Tips! Thank You again.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks!

[@ninagriffin3625]

Can't wait for the apple filling recipe 😋

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm hoping to get it all written up and released tomorrow. I just filmed the whole pie and working on that for Sunday. It was the BEST apple pie I've ever had in my life.

[@ninagriffin3625]

@@TheSaltedPepper omg.. im so excited 😁.. im salivating already 😍😍

[@NanasWorld2007]

Girl you have inspired me so much I bought me a NiNJA FOODI , I fell in love with it the first day, I Got it yesterday and have used it last night and tonight to cook my dinner in I don't know if I will ever use my stove again LOL

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm so glad you are loving it!

[@jennigee51]

I rarely use my stove now, I have a Foodi, a mini Instant Pot and a microwave, so quick and easy!

[@julesmisjulesmis3568]

Hi Louise. Love your recipes. Please could you tell me what size Ninja Foodi you are using for your Apple crumb pie? I have the OP300 6 quart (litre) model.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

It's the 6.5 quart

[@IamPoojaSharmaTarotReader]

looks yummmy😋😋

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you 😋

[@julieheilman2065]

Can you do this method without the ninja cooker. Home stove?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Yes you can! You would increase your oven temp by about 50 degrees.

[@jahizenon7449]

Why do i torture myself Knowing that i have a ninja foodi but never will attempt to make a pie 😂.I will await for the apple filling video. I love all of your videos and appreciate all of your pointers

[@TheSaltedPepper]

You should give it a try! You might change your mind when you see the entire pie! It was the best apple pie I've ever had in my life.

[@jahizenon7449]

I am sure it was good but the part that i dread is the dough. Plus i have to buy a pie mold that would fit perfectly in the ninja foodi like yours =)

[@jennigee51]

I remember my mother in law telling me that cold hands make better pastry 😊 One VERY handy tip for rolling out pastry which works well, is to put your pastry in between two sheets of plastic wrap and roll it out over the plastic wrap

[@TheSaltedPepper]

My mom always said her hands were too hot for pastry.

[@lynnpelletier4321]

Thank You! I always wondered why my scalloped edge looked not right. Now, I know. What I did was not even close to the correct way. Now I understand that I was making it soooooo difficult. LOL

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Glad I could help!

[@MaryBasterfield]

Sprinkle cornstarch onto bottom of pastry crust to stop liquid from pasture going soggy

[@MaryBasterfield]

Pastry

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Good idea! I never thought of that! Does it get clumpy?

[@jeffdesoto209]

I remember an episode on ATK that they said to use an amount of vodka in the liquid. It will evaporate and supposed to give a flakey crust. I haven't tried it yet, but curious. Something else I do with dough, is to roll it into my rolling pin to transfer it to my pan instead of using my hands and let it roll into the pan, then help it to the edges. Also, use kitchen shear's to trim instead of a knife so you don't cut yourself. Just FYI. =)

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Kitchen Shears!!! Brilliant! I did that today when I filmed the apple pie video, worked perfect!

[@jilljacobs5319]

Hey Miss pepper it's the same crazy lady that told you about the Vodka crest what do you do with any kind of bakeware that goes in the oven when it gets charred on the top and the the dark blackish stuff the carbon it won't come off anymore do you do parchment on top of that or foil or just throw that pan away

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Sometimes that is from using a dishwasher and as long as the coating isn't coming off and the dark stuff doesn't rub off, I keep using it. If it's seasoned by cooking food, I also use it as long as the baked on stuff doesn't rub off. The only time I throw a pan away is if it damaged or rusted due to poor quality.

[@flapkatt6094]

Great looking crust. Two questions, I hope you have time to answer: Have you ever put the dough into the freezer for 10 minutes or so, to keep it from being too dry and hard to work; and, what sort of footprint does the ninja foodie take up, regarding counter space? I love your work, and I'm using many of your techniques.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I think I go over the size of the Ninja Foodi in both of my comparison videos. I refrigerate it for 30 minutes, but I bet putting it in the freezer would work too.

[@joanneklassen4637]

I hope you are also going to show us how to finish the apple pie

[@TheSaltedPepper]

JoAnne Klassen of course! It was just too much for one video!

[@jilljacobs5319]

Hello Salted Pepper, this is the best pie crust I have tried!! I have a question, have you ever used Vodka in crust when most people might use this one, or one with vinegar? The reason this lady told me about using Vodka instead of vinegar, was for more elasticity. I think it's because she like to have a sip or 10 to enjoy making crust lol!! Please let me know when you can, and please have a safe and very Happy Thanksgiving 🍷🦃🥧

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I have not used vodka in a pie crust, but I have heard of it being done.

[@dianes5762]

This is exactly how I make pie crust. The only difference is I use small white beans. They don't give off the strong smell.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks for that tip! These beans did smell strong! LOL

[@7heRedBaron]

I never understood why when I made pie crust by hand it always came out perfect. But when I used devices that are supposed to be made to make the job easier, I got bad results. Louise knew what I was doing and thinking and had the answer before I even asked.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I've tried over and over to make them with a food processor, nope... it's easier by hand.

[@ConsumerVu]

Your tips ate so helpful I love watching your videos. BTW I started a tech & appliance review channel and I sometimes review kitchen appliances :-)

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much and all the best to you and your new channel!

[@karenughoc2849]

what size Ninja are using ? I don't think a 9" pie pan can not going into a 6.5 that is the size I have .

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I am using the 6.5qt. The pan is a 9" pie pan from Fat Daddio, it has a narrow lip and fits in any size Foodi. Unfortunately, it's the only pie pan I have found that makes a normal size pie and fits, here is my affiliate link: amzn.to/3n5qmQ5

[@cindyp5132]

I'm trying to make a blueberry pie for the 4th of July using Wyman's frozen blueberries (love Maine blueberries). But I'm in a panic seeing comments of people saying the fruit pie crust on the bottom isn't cooking completely?? If I blind bake, then try to add the top I don't see how to press edges together? Ugh... I thought for sure I'd find a blueberry pie tutorial 💞

[@cindyp5132]

And do we grease the Daddy O pan?

[@truthseeker4284]

Baked roast. What’s that on 15 in 1

[@TheSaltedPepper]

the bake function.

[@randomperson8994]

21:34

[@lisagill9971]

❤️🙏🌸

[@slim-oneslim8014]

Good thing the knife isn't real sharp while she cuts the excess crust on her fingers. LOL!😃

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Your comment doesn't make sense, but thanks for watching!

[@slim-oneslim8014]

@@TheSaltedPepper Yes it does make sense! Watch your own video and see the way you drag the knife across your fingers.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

@@slim-oneslim8014 oh, I see what you are saying! 🤣🤣🤣 I thought you meant my fingers were crusty! 🤣🤣🤣 The knife is sharp and it’s probably not the best practice, just a bad habit. Thankfully, I’ve never cut myself that way.

[@slim-oneslim8014]

@@TheSaltedPepper Lol, it does sort of sound like I said you had crusty fingers. 😃

[@TheSaltedPepper]

@@slim-oneslim8014 🤣🤣🤣 It’s always funny to me how words can be misread. I try really hard to read things as they are intended, but obviously I’m not always successful! 🤣

[@PatriciaCentralFlorida]

How come you said people do like aluminum foil touching there food? Jeeze I do it all the time

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Some people don't like to use foil. There was some news coverage a while ago that cooking with foil was linked to Alzheimer's but it hasn't been proven and the Alzheimer's association does not support that claim. It's an individual preference, I use it.

[@mdketzer]

Your crust looked gorgeous!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you 😋