10 Original Pie Crusts You've Never Tried Before
ByEmily Marten,
Get creative with your baking, and try these 10 original pie crust ideas.
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Olive Oil
For your savory pies, consider making an olive oil crust. The dough is very quick to make and it has a mild yet delicious flavor. To make the dough: combine 2 cups of flour, 5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and a little bit of water.
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VIDEO: Duck Breast Pastry Pockets
Who will you make these elegant duck pastry pockets for?
Ingredients
- 1 whole duck breast
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 3-4 slices ham
- 3-4 tbsp raspberry jam
- 3- 4 slices Muenster cheese
Method
- Fry the duck breast in a pan until medium rare (or your preference) and browned on the outside.
- Roll out a sheet of puff pastry, and layer the ham slices in the middle.
- Spread the raspberry jam over the ham slices, and follow with the Muenster cheese, and the duck breast.
- Moisten the sides of the pastry with water, then fold to enclose the duck.
- Brush the pastry with the egg yolk, then score lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 464°F (until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown)
- Serve, and enjoy!
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