When you put the tops on, do you brush the edges with a little milk or suchlike bfore placing the tops on? if you do this, it will help the lid stick to the base and hopefully create a seal. They still look pretty good to me. Bearing in mind also that flakey pastry does puff up quite a bit which may mean it lifts away from the pie edges somewhat.
datoofairy,
Oct 21, 8:36pm
Yes, I did brush with milk.I lined the tin, then filled it and brushed milk across the top edge.Then I laid the top on and rolled my rolling pin across the top to cut the excess off. I will be making more of these for my brother to take to work sometimes, and I guess because others will see them I want them to look perfect (silly, I know). I do see the holes I poked in the lids look like they have sealed over, so maybe I need to cut slightly large steam vent holes.Or would that just let the filling spill out?
a_n_h,
Oct 21, 10:57pm
mine always do that too. kids dont mind and neither does the husband :)
your pie still looks really yummy!
dorothy_vdh,
Oct 21, 11:31pm
maybe it could have something to do with the way you rolled off the top pastry. I have heard my boss say that to our pie maker when the lids lift. That and also not enough liquid before sealing could be the other reason
datoofairy,
Oct 21, 11:50pm
Did you boss say exactly what is wrong about the way its rolled?What should I be doing differently?
dezzie,
Oct 22, 1:40am
After you roll the tops, take a fork and crimp right around that nice wee lip the tins have, I think that will fix it. They are lovely looking pie tins, I've been looking for "proper" sized pie tins for a little while now.
margyr,
Oct 22, 1:55am
lovely looking pie, used to make hundred at one bakery I worked at and once the top was rolled off use your thumb to go around the edge pressing it together. same as what dezzie is saying but a thumb instead of a fork.
nfh1,
Oct 22, 1:57am
Looks lovely - no advice though.
nfh1,
Oct 22, 2:14am
I have some of those - they do seal OK.I just put lids on and press down with the handle of a teaspoon to make the edges look pretty.
elliehen,
Oct 22, 3:25am
I press with the top half of the bowl of the teaspoon and get a decorative scalloped edge to the seal :)
Haven't checked the pix, but if you want a shiny golden top, brush with lightly beaten egg yolk (no white).
nfh1,
Oct 22, 3:56am
Pretty - I am going to try that next time!
dorothy_vdh,
Oct 22, 4:35pm
sorry I'm not much help, I don't make the pies at work. Like I said I have heard the boss saying that to the pie maker. But your pies look really good. I'm sure your brother will enjoy them
dezzie,
Jun 18, 4:52am
Oh they do look good, thank you!!
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