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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!

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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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/13/2024 6:10:00 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

Duke Beaufort
Date: 4/28/2024 2:25:00 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!

Bill Baker

Date: 2/27/2024 5:35:00 PM

Baking 101, your limerick makes it fun, if we do it right. :-) Bill

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/28/2024 1:02:00 PM

There's nothing (repeat nothing!!!) as tasty as a homemade pie done right. It's a wonderful thing, but takes time.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/18/2024 3:05:00 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

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/18/2024 3:54:00 PM

My absolute pleasure Daniel. We are all just trying to make this a better place and feel good while doing it!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/17/2024 2:36:00 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.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/18/2024 3:33:00 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.

David Fisher

Date: 2/17/2024 12:41:00 PM

A funny, classic limerick, Duke. And thanks for sharing the baking tips in the notes. Answers a lot of questions.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/18/2024 3:24:00 PM

We try to share the best practices for those willing to try. It's all fun.

Silent One

Date: 2/17/2024 9:57:00 AM

Are you a master at baking my friend? Your limerick is fitting to your description.. as always you wrote it with great flow...

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/18/2024 2:25:00 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.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/17/2024 1:47:00 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

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/17/2024 1:18:00 PM

I've never made a pie :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/17/2024 7:59:00 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!!