Make the Pie Crust:
See the post named Double Pie Crust by clicking http://ourharsha.blogspot.com/2011/09/double-pie-crust.html
- Now Preheat the oven 400 degree F.
For filling:
Fresh strawberries, sliced - 1cup
Sugar - 4 Tbsp
Corn starch - 1 Tbsp
METHOD:
- Wash and slice strawberries. Mix cornstarch with 4 Tbsp sugar and strawberry.
- Cook over low heat until thickened and clear, stirring constantly.
- Stir until it become thick. Remove from heat and mash it well.
- Place the pie plate with the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling and rolling the top crust. If saving the trimmings for decorating the pie, wrap them in plastic and refrigerate until ready to use.
- After prepare the filling , remove the remaining ball of dough from the refrigerator and roll out in the same manner as the first.See ttp://ourharsha.blogspot.com/2011/09/double-pie-crust.html. Make this crust approximately 10 inches round.
- Fill the chilled bottom crust with the mashed strawberry mix and then moisten the edge of the crust with water.Then center the top crust over the filled bottom crust.Trim the overhang to be slightly longer than the overhang of the bottom crust.
- Fold the overhang under so that the top crust folds slightly over the bottom crust. Fold both crust under so they are flush with the rim of the pie plate.
- Flute the edge or press with a fork to seal the crusts. If you prefer a thinner edge to your crust, leave less overhang on the top and bottom crust when trimming.Otherwise, use the thumb of one hand as a base, and the forefinger and thumb on your other hand to crimp the crust.
- Continue working your way around the crust, fluting the edge. If you find a spot where the dough's too thin to work with, tuck a piece of scrap dough underneath. Pinch the patched area to seal it together before crimping.
- Make slits with a knife or poke holes with a fork in the top crust to allow steam to escape while the pie bakes.
- To create a more attractive crust, brush with beaten egg to glaze it.
- Bake the pie for 40 minutes.
