Re: When is a pie not a pie?

Im not sure about when is a pie not a pie but I prefer my pies to have a top sides and bottom (not soggy)

Nothing worse than a soggy bottom lol

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

I agree soggy bottoms are not nice
But soggy tops are awful, remember those flipping old Fray Bentos pies in metal tins?
The top was crusty on top and soggy underneath.
Seriously nasty.

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

At the risk of starting a controversy - I feel strongly that a true pie should be made with proper short crust pastry - none of this puff rubbish. I hate those "pies" you get in pubs with an enormous (but insubstantial) lump of puff pastry floating on top.

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

I quite agree Mick with lashings of dark brown thick gravy mmmmmm

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

I agree,must be short crust pastry ,but having said that I am quite partial to a Fray Bentos Steak and Kidney pie Ruthio ,the soft pastry under the crispy top is yummy ...its just soggy bottoms I dont like especially when the pastry is part cooked blurghhhhh

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

I totally agree with you, should be pastry all round.

Also why do some bakers call it a Cornish Pastry when its just Mince inside, the Cornish Pastry I know, should have steak and potato inside.

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

A pie is a real pie if it's got 'Top Botty And Hips'

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

exactly - was walking along our beach front the other day and up front were two old 'biddies' with the soggiest bottoms I've ever seen - wobbling about all over the place they were to be sure to be sure!

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

So these were Irish biddies to be sure?

Re: When is a pie not a pie?

well I'm not sure if you can call the nationality from a wobbling bottom but they were carrying cans of guiness??