This is a blog post that I should have written long ago. But when you’re blogging for
fun, “shoulds” don’t happen as often as they… should. Would you like to know
how my pie business works? I can tell you! Here is a list of frequently asked
questions that I have answers to. If you have another question that I don’t
answer here, send me an email.
What is a pie kit?
It’s an all inclusive box of
goodies that contains everything you need to make a pie – two crusts, a jar of
dry ingredients for the filling, a pie tin and a recipe. All you need to do is
add the perishable ingredients to the jar of dry ingredients, roll out the
crust, line the tin and bake. Each kit costs $15 (plus shipping and handling,
if needed) and you can email me to place an order.
How do I order a pie kit?
Send an email to
pieintheskybakeshop@gmail.com with
your pie order and the date you need it to arrive. Please give me one week of
notice. :) You can pay me via
PayPal by searching for my email address.
What kinds of pie kits do
you sell?
I currently have three kinds
of pies that you can choose from – apple, peach and French silk. I hope to add
a wider selection soon; is anyone besides me craving berry pie these days?
What do I need in order
to bake one of your pies?
You will need the perishable
ingredients listed on your recipe card, a rolling pin, a large flat surface for
rolling out your pie crust, and either wax paper or a lot of flour to keep the crust
from sticking to that surface. It’s also good to have some foil you can crunch
around the edges of the pie if they’re browning too quickly in the oven.
Can you ship your pies?
I certainly can! I ship my
pies via the US Postal Service’s Priority Mail, which has a 2-3 day delivery
window. You are responsible for the cost of shipping, and the price
will depend on your location.
What ingredients are in
your pie crust?
Considering this is my
family’s secret recipe, that’s a very personal question! But in case you’re
allergic to something, I’ll tell you what’s included. Every crust contains
flour, sugar, salt, butter, shortening, and vinegar.
What is in your dry
ingredients?
It changes depending upon
the pie, but you can generally expect to find sugar, salt, flour, cornstarch,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Chocolate pies will (of course) have cocoa power.
What if I want to
customize a pie? For example, what if I want a crumble top
instead of a double pie crust?
That’s completely fine! Just
make sure you tell me what you want when you order so we can figure out how to
make it happen. Crumble tops are absolutely delicious and I’m putting one on my
pie this weekend. :)
Do I need to keep my pie
crust refrigerated until I use it?
You should keep it in the
freezer and then put it in the fridge a couple of days before you plan to bake
your pie. Make sure that your dough is still a little cold when you roll it
out to keep it from sticking too badly.
Any helpful tips for rolling out the pie dough?
Yes! First, make sure your pie dough is chilled when you roll it out. I like to roll my crust out on wax paper and then flip it upside down over my pie tin once it's rolled out. While you're rolling, be generous with flour - both on your rolling pin and on your pie crust; it will keep it from sticking. Use your rolling pin from the middle of the crust towards the edges to keep it at a consistent thickness. To make your crust shiny, beat an egg and brush it onto the top crust before you bake.
Most importantly - don't be afraid of ugly pie crust. You're baking for fun and it will taste exactly the same whether you have to piece the crust together or not!
What do your pie kits
look like?
They’re cute! The pictures below show the packaging as well as how the contents look inside the box.