Pi Pie Recipe: A Fun and Delicious Experiment
Materials Used:
Crust:
- 3.14 oz all-purpose flour
- 3.14 g salt
- 3.14 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3.14 tsp water
Filling:
- 3.14 oz apple
- 3.14 oz sugar
- 3.14 tsp flour
- 3.14 tsp honey
- 3.14 g cinnamon
Step 1: Planning
For this pie, I decided to make a mini version to avoid using up all the ingredients if it didn’t turn out well. I had to convert measurements from different recipes, ensuring everything was measured in units that resulted in numbers close to 3.14.
Step 2: Preparing the Crust
I began by measuring the ingredients for the crust. To get precise measurements, I used a scale, which helped ensure accuracy in the quantities I used.
Step 3: Mixing the Crust Ingredients
Once the ingredients were measured, I combined them into a dough. I hand-kneaded the mixture on a cutting board until it had a nice doughy consistency.
Step 4: Rolling Out the Dough
Next, I rolled the dough out on a cutting board using a rolling pin to shape it for the pie crust.
Step 5: Baking the Crust
After shaping the dough, I placed it in the oven set to 350°F and baked it for 8 minutes. This step was essential to ensure the crust was fully baked and crispy.
Step 6: Preparing the Filling
While the crust was baking, I measured and mixed all the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 7: Assembling the Pie
Once the crust was done baking, I added the prepared filling. I had extra dough left over, so I decided to create a woven design for the top crust. After assembling the pie, I placed it back in the oven for 19 minutes until the crust edges turned golden brown.
Step 8: The Final Touch
Once the pie was done baking, the smell was fantastic, and it came out much better than I expected! It held together well in the oven, which was a pleasant surprise.
Step 9: Enjoy!
When I cut the pie, cinnamon-flavored juice spilled out, but it still tasted delicious. Although the filling might have been a bit too sweet and the crust had too much salt, the flavors balanced out nicely. While I wouldn’t recommend using only 3.14 measurements for every pie, this experiment turned out to be a fun and tasty experience.
