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Tamale Pie Help Needed Fiona, I've been trying to make the tamale pies that you described, but am having a terrible problem with the masa. I'm using the Mescate masa and making the tamale masa according to the directions on the bag. Problem is that there is no way I can get it to work in...

Perhaps having enough dough for 50% more tops/bottoms than needed should have been a hint that I was rolling it too thin, huh? (laughs) An added benefit is that I have finally convinced my husband that I need a small blow torch in the kitchen. I sprinkle a bit of plain sugar on the tops while...

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!! Now have 4 beautiful little cherry pies cooling on a rack. No overflow. No cracking. No separating tops! I think my problem all along has been rolling the dough too thin. Got out a ruler to check what 1/8th of an inch really is. My dough has been closer to 1/16th of an inch...

Chef Munky, thanks so much for your reply. (Sorry I'm just getting back to you, but had a hectic weekend.) I am using your recipe for the top and bottom crusts. (Mmmmmmm Lard!)Only adjustment I made was to weigh the flour--268 grams for the bottom crust and 163 grams for the top. Is that about...

Rips and Tears I'm hoping someone can help me with a problem I'm having with my pie maker. I've been through all the posts in this thread looking for an answer, but no joy. (But BIG joy over all the recipes! Looks like we are going to be eating pie for at least a couple of weeks!) Anyway...