Notes About The Poem

 

The secret to a good pie crust involves not mixing the batter too much. The fat-coated bits of flour should be the size of peas. Add the minimum amount of cold water needed to form the dough for rolling. Never re-roll the dough! 

dough's dire existence

It's not a dessert-worthy treat
But something disgusting to eat
If not rightly mixed
Pin-rolled and affixed
Your pie crust will taste like concrete
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Delaney Avatar
April 13, 2024 at 6:10 AM
This rings true, Duke: Even cooking has rules and abiding by them is the difference between failure and success…..and emphasize fresh ingredients. Floury hugs, SuZ
Beaufort Avatar
April 28, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Funny Suzanne, I have made every conceivable mistake and now usually have something good at the end of the process since I can bake without error. There's nothing like a lot of experience!
Baker Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Baking 101, your limerick makes it fun, if we do it right. :-) Bill
Beaufort Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 1:02 PM
There's nothing (repeat nothing!!!) as tasty as a homemade pie done right. It's a wonderful thing, but takes time.
Rodgers Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Hello Duke, I love your limericks and they are a great joy to read and many times they cause me to chuckle. Thanks for bringing a little joy to our lives. - Blessings, Daniel
Beaufort Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM
My absolute pleasure Daniel. We are all just trying to make this a better place and feel good while doing it!
Greenhough Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM
This was a funny limerick. Perhaps pie dough could be used on the roads, but then, it would be expensive. I dont know if the store bought kind is better.
Beaufort Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Hilda, they may be using it...that's why we have "pot" holes all over the place here. At least the homeless would have something to eat! I'm not sure which is more expensive per square yard.
Fisher Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 12:41 PM
A funny, classic limerick, Duke. And thanks for sharing the baking tips in the notes. Answers a lot of questions.
Beaufort Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:24 PM
We try to share the best practices for those willing to try. It's all fun.
One Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Are you a master at baking my friend? Your limerick is fitting to your description.. as always you wrote it with great flow...
Beaufort Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Thanks Silent One, Generally, I do like to bake for company or visiting family. Most people don't get the chance to eat really good home-made pies and I like giving them a treat.
Andresen Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 1:47 AM
- I guess you're a good cook... cooking has never been my specialty... but, do it every day... we always ate at home - Have a lovely weekend, Duke :) - hugs
Andresen Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 1:18 PM
I've never made a pie :)
Beaufort Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM
We eat at home a lot and rarely eat out. However, my wife is the grand chef of our house. I have been baking pies for 60 years or more, and have made all the mistakes possible. One time I left the pie on the oven bottom--not a shelf, and it charred the crust. That's but one example. I wish I could make a pie for you! Have a great weekend as well!!
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