On 2 Nov 2005 02:01:59 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
>Christine, I will try this and report back. IMHO, I'm a rather expert pie
>baker and take a lot of pride in the crusts I make. It will be an
>interesting comparison. On the surface, FWIW, I suspect that the slurry
>method might make it a little more foolproof. I think the average person
>has to develop a knack for working with the traditional method. I will be
>baking a couple of pies this weekend, so this will be an ideal time for an
>A/B comparison. I will be using a 50/50 combination of butter and Crisco
>in both recipes.

Thanks, Wayne!

I would like to see what other folks think!

I am going to make it these next few days too.

What kind of pies are you going to make? I am looking for some more
pie ideas for Thanksgiving..besides the wonderful James Beard pumpkin
pie recipe I use.


Christine