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Experts Weigh in on Pie
With the holidays in full swing, it's official: Pie season is upon us.
And the delightful treat is more popular than ever.
"The pie economy accounts for at least $700 million a year,"
says Linda Hoskins, executive director of the American Pie
Council executive director. "Believe it or not, approximately 186
million pies are sold in grocery stores every year. And keep in
mind, that doesn't even include bakeries and restaurants."
In the spirit of pie season, the following are tips from pie experts around the country on pie making techniques and innovative twists on traditional recipes.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Chicago

"Nothing works better for blind
baking a pie shell than a large coffee
filter (basket style) filled with dried
beans. The filter fits perfectly into a
9-inch pie shell and the beans can be
re-used many times."
Paula Haney, owner of Hoosier Mama Pie Company

Paula Haney, owner
When Paula Haney first opened the Hoosier Mama Pie Company
on March 14, 2009 (Pi day, appropriately enough), she wor-

a tomato corer (which looks like a toothy melon baller) and

ried whether her new business could survive by specializing

found it to be the perfect tool for the job. Just slice the pears in

in just one thing. When she opened her storefront that morn-

half and scoop out the seeds and core with ease."

ing and saw a line around the block, she realized she had a
more immediate problem: had she made enough pie? The shop

"Blind baking is the term for prebaking a pie shell prior to add-

closed early that day, but it has been churning out plenty of the

ing the filling. The trick is to weigh down the crust to avoid air

Chicago's most delectable pies ever since. In 2013, she authored

bubbles from forming. Nothing works better for blind baking a

The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie.

pie shell than a large coffee filter (basket style) filled with dried
beans. The filter fits perfectly into a 9-inch pie shell and the

"Best tool for coring pears? Well, we used to use melon ballers

beans can be re-used many times."

which worked just okay and had a tendency to break. One night
after our last melon baller broke at the beginning of processing

"Avoiding soggy bottom fruit pies? Along with starting out

a box of pears, we rummaged through our tool boxes and found

with a good hot oven to set the crust we dust the bottom of

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Editor's Note - Flavors for the Future
Table of Contents
News Bites - Corbion Caravan unveils new product
Barry Callebaut introduces Horizons chocolate
Pastry chef partners with Pinkberry
My Favorite Things
Management - Credit Card Fraud
Labor Front - Developing Talent
Ingredients - Egg Price Outlook
Equipment - Deck Ovens
Blooming in the Big Apple
Fueled by Donuts
Effective Party Planning
The Gift of Chocolate
Sprouted Grain Flour
Europain Preview
Mini Desserts Go Big
Experts Weigh in on Pie
Cafe - Tea Party
Products
Product Showcase
Classifieds
Ad Index
Management - Bakemag.com
INTRODUCCIÓN - Una Ciudad Fronteriza Llena de Sabor
INTRODUCTORY LETTER - A Border Town Full of Inspiration
SABOR PARA LLEVAR - Las Ganancias de las Semillas
PASTELES Y DECORACIONES - Decoraciones Clásicas de Pasteles
Una Cuidad Fronteriza en Crecimiento
PROMOCIÓN DIRECTA - Promociones en Teléfonos Inteligentes
TENDENCIAS DEL CONSUMIDOR - Influencia de Negocios Hispanos
PERFILES - Panadería y Pastelería Karen
Panadería y Pastelería La Fama
Panadería y Pastelería San Diego
Panadería y Pastelería El Centro
PRODUCTOS - Soluciones con Productos de BakeMark
BREADS AND BAKING - Gains for Grains
CAKES AND DECORATING - Classic Cake Decorating
A Booming Border City
MERCHANDISING SPOTLIGHT - Smartphone Promotions
SHOPPERS INSIGHT - Hispanic Business Clout
PROFILES - Panadería y Pastelería Karen
Panadería y Pastelería La Fama
Panadería y Pastelería San Diego
Panadería y Pastelería El Centro
FEATURED PRODUCTS - Product Solutions from BakeMark
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bake - December 2015 - Management - Credit Card Fraud
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bake - December 2015 - Labor Front - Developing Talent
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bake - December 2015 - Ingredients - Egg Price Outlook
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bake - December 2015 - Effective Party Planning
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bake - December 2015 - SABOR PARA LLEVAR - Las Ganancias de las Semillas
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bake - December 2015 - PASTELES Y DECORACIONES - Decoraciones Clásicas de Pasteles
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bake - December 2015 - Una Cuidad Fronteriza en Crecimiento
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bake - December 2015 - PROMOCIÓN DIRECTA - Promociones en Teléfonos Inteligentes
bake - December 2015 - TENDENCIAS DEL CONSUMIDOR - Influencia de Negocios Hispanos
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