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10 Original Pie Crusts You've Never Tried Before

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Gourmandize

Get creative with your baking, and try these 10 original pie crust ideas. 

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Olive Oil

For your savory pies, consider making an olive oil crust. The dough is very quick to make and it has a mild yet delicious flavor. To make the dough: combine 2 cups of flour, 5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and a little bit of water. 


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Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck breast
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 3-4 slices ham
  • 3-4  tbsp raspberry jam
  • 3- 4 slices Muenster cheese

Method

  1. Fry the duck breast in a pan until medium rare (or your preference) and browned on the outside.
  2. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry, and layer the ham slices  in the middle.
  3. Spread the raspberry jam over the ham slices, and follow with the Muenster cheese, and the duck breast.
  4. Moisten the sides of the pastry with water, then fold to enclose the duck. 
  5. Brush the pastry with the egg yolk, then score lightly with a knife. 
  6. Bake for 10 minutes at 464°F (until the cheese is melted and the pastry is golden brown)
  7. Serve, and enjoy! 

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