[greeneyes]

My Dad made all the pies at my parents bar and grill and for thanksgiving too.

If you can read a cook book, you can make pies, providing you want to tackle it.LOL

[ApplegateRanch]

I still make the pies, but it always took both of us to make a pie crust. I mixed them, then rolled them thin. Once rolled out, I brushed on a thin layer of butter; folded in half; buttered, and folded again, then rerolled it thin. Rinse & repeat 3 or 4 more times, and it was ready.

However, I couldn't handle it with my big meathooks, even rolled out on waxed paper, so Mrs. AR had to get it into the pans without it falling apart. Turns out very flaky and crisp.

Now, we cheat, and use a ready-made crust most of the time.