Store-bought pie crust vs homemade: my holiday mistake

I used a store-bought crust for my Thanksgiving pumpkin pie last month and the bottom turned into a soggy mess. My aunt makes hers from scratch with cold butter and a splash of vinegar and it comes out flaky every time. Has anyone found a brand that actually holds up to a wet filling?

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abby_robinson5812d ago

That's interesting because it reminds me of how we've gotten used to taking shortcuts with things that really do matter. We think we're saving time with the pre-made stuff but then we end up with a soggy crust or a store-bought cake that's just not the same as homemade. I've noticed it with a lot of things beyond baking - like how people buy those pre-chopped veggies at the store even though they cost more and go bad faster than if you just cut them yourself at home. The extra ten minutes it takes to do it the old way usually pays off in the end, at least in my experience. For your crust problem, I'd suggest trying the Pillsbury refrigerated roll-out crust, but even that can get a little soft if the filling is really wet.