Can I use the same dough for a galette to make a pie crust? If so, do I have to prebake the pie shell first?

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Can I use the same dough for a galette to make a pie crust?  If so, do I have to prebake the pie shell first?

Kristen W. · Answer

I'm curious, for those of you who prebake, for how long do you prebake?  I've run into this issue recently myself and was wondering.

Michelle · Answer

Thank you!

Michelle · Answer

Thank you!

Diana B. · Answer

I pre-bake my pie shells for anything with a very wet filling, which some fruit fillings are.

Monita · Answer

I don't pre-bake the crust for a peach or blueberry pie. I like to use a glass pie dish so I can check the bottom to see if it is golden brown. You might also want to bake in the lower 3rd of the oven

Michelle · Answer

How about a peach or a blueberry pie?

Monita · Answer

I use my pie dough recipe interchangeably for a pie or a galette. The pre-bake really depends on the kind of pie you are making. An apple pie doesn't need to have the crust pre-baked

Can I use the same dough for a galette to make a pie crust? If so, do I have to prebake the pie shell first?

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