seriously?

[figureinthefog]

So, last year, my mom said she'd bake a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but then she decided she'd rather buy one, but it was too late and she didn't think anyone would have any more.
I told her I'd make it, since I love baking and can make a killer pie.

So, she told my grandparents, aunt and uncle, who were shocked that I was going to "attempt" to

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[pleasesupriseme]

That's weird that they apparently forget how awesome your pie-fu is.. I can make a friggin' sweet pecan or pumpkin pie.

What kind of crust recipe have you got? I've been trying to find a good whole wheat one that doesn't end up too hard and crispy- no matter how well I make them, or however thick the crust is, they always turn out harsh and not at all flaky and delicious. Bummer!

[figureinthefog]

I made a half-wheat shortbread pie crust this time. I usually do that when I take it to my grandparents' house, since they're not all hard-core wheat-lovers like me

[pleasesupriseme]

Oh man, I'm saving that recipe. I noticed that you don't use any ice water in your mix- I've always used a little bit in mine to keep it stuck together and help things bind. I don't prebake my crusts either, I hate how hard they get, it just seems silly.

Hmmm. Now I want to make more pies! Sounds pretty tasty.

So how are you otherwise, ma'am? I'm hardly ever online, this christmas we'll be getting the internet again as a present to ourselves.

[figureinthefog]

Merry christmas, have an internet.
Best present ever.

I do have some pie crust recipes that call for less butter (or more flour) and the addition of water, but this one doesn't need it. It's less like a standard crust and more like a shortbread cookie that you bake a pie in. You can also just bake it like shortbread, so you can make cookies with your leftovers, if you have any.
It's not as sweet as some people like their cookies, though.

The pie went over well again, and everyone was, again, amazed that I know how to make a pie.
Maybe I should just suck it up and bask in the "Wow, you made a pie?" glory every year.

I'm well, despite still having morning sickness a bit at 20 weeks (but it's more nausea than actually throwing up). Grr.
Still managing to gain tons of weight.

How've you been? How are the hitchin' plans coming?

[caninepawprints]

Glad to hear it went over well. :D Maybe they'll remember you're good at it next year. :P