How to make the best meringue pie at home
How to Make The Best Meringue Pie at Home 1.
Cook the dough: The dough should be a fairly thick and well-hydrated dough.
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Put the mixture in a bowl and cover with water.
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Turn off the heat and let it rise for 5 to 10 minutes.
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When the dough is done, the mixture should look like this: 5.
Place the dough into a bowl with a lid and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
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Mix together the egg, butter, vanilla, and sugar.
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With a fork, gently mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture, starting with the smallest amount of flour.
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Slowly add in the egg until you reach the mixture you are happy with.
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Use a fork to scrape the batter from the bowl, leaving a few small flour pieces for later use.
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If the batter seems too sticky, add more flour.
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Cover the bowl and leave to rise for an hour.
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When ready to use, pour the batter into the pie shell.
Make sure to leave enough room for the crust to fall off the top of the pie.
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Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Serve immediately or keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. 16. Enjoy!
