Lessons in Pie

First off you have to know that Ben makes a great pie crust! I've attempted pie crusts before (when we did How to make an Apple Pie and See the World for School) and the poor pies just looked pathetic. The other day, Bug was looking for something to cook. He's really becoming a huge help in the kitchen. He makes cookies all by himself, and can make a few dinners as well. Well, he found a can of pumpkin. And of course- Pumpkin Pie is his favorite- so he said he was going to make some pumpkin pie. I told him I was no help- and got out of the kitchen quick! lol- But Ben came in and gave a lesson in Pie Making.

Here's Ben teaching Bug how to tell if it's the right consistency for rolling out.

Bug rolling out the dough

The filled pies ready to bake

Pulling them out of the oven
All done- Delicious

Only Problem- they were too hot to eat before Bedtime....Ssshhh! Don't tell Eric and Natalie I gave their kids Pumpkin Pie for BREAKFAST! (it's kinda healthy right? There's a vegetable in there)

Micah's Pumpkin Pie Recipe
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 t. salt
3 1/2 t. pumpkin pie spice
4 eggs
1 large can pumpkin
2 cans evaporated milk

Crust:
1 cup flour
some sugar
some butter or shortening
1 t. salt
water
(See here's why I can't make it- there's no measurements! But according to Ben you just mix it together until it looks and feels right)

Mix dry ing. cut in butter, add water to gather together, roll out and put in pie tins.
Mix sugar, salt and spices. Beat in eggs. Mix in pumpkin, Slowly mix in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shells. Bake 425 for 15 minutes, Place a piece of Tin foil on the empty rack abovet he pies, and turn heat down to 350 bake 40-50 minutes or until done.