On May 17, 12:54*pm, notbob > wrote:
*OTOH, by time the butter
> crust was done, the bottom had risen up to the same level of my
> carefully crafted 1/2" ridge around the edge of the pan, essentially
> turning the entire crust into one flat plane. *I pushed it down with a
> spoon, but it only marginally helped. *The filling still ran over the
> edge. *Fortunately, when finished baking, it all came out OK, if still
> not as photo worthy as BCs pics (pssst ...I think they are cheating).
>
> BUT!! *....gave me a great excuse fer a new kitchen gadget, and we all
> know what a hoot those can be. *A mini-roller:

did you prick the crust all over with a fork....that's pretty
essential to keep it from poofing all over the place.
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