Dec 17 2004
World’s Greatest Pecan Pie Baker
I’ve recently declared myself the world’s greates Pecan Pie baker. Here’s the secret, the Karo syrup recipe from the back of the bottle. I am of the belief that the recipes on the back of the packages are generally the best. Take for instance, this ingredient list from an online recipe:
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons white sugar
* 1/2 cup butter, chilled
* 4 tablespoons ice water
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 3/4 cup light corn syrup
* 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
* 3/4 cup light brown sugar
* 3 tablespoons butter, melted
* 1 pinch salt
* 1/2 cup pecans, finely crushed
* 1 cup pecans, quartered
* 1 cup pecan halves
That’s too much. Salt? What for? The fewer ingredients, the better. Rule of thumb number 2, less ingredients are better.
