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Breville Mini Pie Maker: Love It!

sstug said:
yes, I read the sticky...and I got stumped at the sentence 'basically you first have to find somewhere to "host" the picture for you'. It may be simple, but that doesn't mean I get it. One day when I have the time...
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Read the second one there on using Photobucket. It's the easiest. And once you set up a Photobucket account, you can store all your pictures there for a $mall $um and never lose them. Good peace of mind.

Jim
 
Posting photos: the basic procedure is that you put them on photobucket and from there copy a link (very easy to do) and put that in your TUG post. I don't think I pay anything for photobucket (?!).

H
 
heathpack said:
I am not sure they are actually functionally identical.
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What I meant by "functionally identical" is that they both make four pies of the same relative size in the same relative amount of time. They both use the same kind of dough, and the same amount of filling. They're both cleaned in the same general way, and are about the same physical size. So other than price, there isn't really any functional difference that I know of. Will one last longer than the other? Perhaps. But at the outset, both being new, they really are functionally the same. At least for now, right? :)

Dave
 
SDKath said:
SStug, you need a new toaster oven! That toaster is the same one I had when I was still living with my parents, 20+ years ago! :hysterical:

The pies look delicious, BTW! Katherine
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yes, I thought the exact same thing when I was looking at the photo! It was my brother's toaster oven and I got it as a hand-me-down for my first apartment in 1984. It's on the wish list (and has been for the last 10 years!!). I guess it's just one example of how they used to make things...to last!

I have to also add, it still works great! I use it almost every day (toast, bake & broil).
 
BMWguynw said:
What I meant by "functionally identical" is that they both make four pies of the same relative size in the same relative amount of time. They both use the same kind of dough, and the same amount of filling. They're both cleaned in the same general way, and are about the same physical size. So other than price, there isn't really any functional difference that I know of. Will one last longer than the other? Perhaps. But at the outset, both being new, they really are functionally the same. At least for now, right? :)

Dave
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The thing that would tell how they cook, and what you didn't compare is the wattage. If one uses significantly less power than the other, it would indicate (a) possibly shorter life, and (b) lower temperature so the cooking would not be as good (IMO)

Jim
 
Passepartout said:
The thing that would tell how they cook, and what you didn't compare is the wattage. If one uses significantly less power than the other, it would indicate (a) possibly shorter life, and (b) lower temperature so the cooking would not be as good (IMO)

Jim
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According to the W-S website the Breville is 1200W and on my Sunbeam it's marked 1400W
 
Recycling overly tender pie crust rounds: HOMEMADE POP TARTS!

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Blood Orange: these are filled with blood orange curd that I made at the end of blood orange season, bought a bunch because I knew they'd be gone soon, then found myself with a, ahem, *slight* excess of oranges that needed to be used up.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter: Filled with a nutella-like chocolate peanut butter I like called Dark Chocolate Dreams.
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heathpack said:
Awesome! Are those the taco pies.
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yes, the 4 on the plate are taco pies (one of them is cut open in the other photo) and the 2 still in the pie maker are peach. If you look closely you can see my 'frankenstein' top crust where I pieced together the puff pastry.
 
sstug said:
yes, the 4 on the plate are taco pies (one of them is cut open in the other photo) and the 2 still in the pie maker are peach. If you look closely you can see my 'frankenstein' top crust where I pieced together the puff pastry.
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Frankencrust!

Aside from the patch, the pale spottiness of the frankencrust, that's what I posted about previously. I think that's what you get if you handle your puff too much and the butter melts.

To post photos from photo bucket, copy and paste the link that starts and ends with the letters IMG.

H
 
OMG Heathpack, I think you have found a new calling!
Those tarts are to-die-for.
 
One thing about the Sunbeam: when I first got it, I was holding the bottom part just looking at it, and the top part flipped down onto my thumb. Because I am on a blood thinner, it caused a bigger problem than it would have for a normal person. So I have learned to handle it with care.

Maybe the Breville has a support latch that would prevent the lid from closing down semi-automatically?

BTW, I finally found the Pepperridge puff-pastry at Safeway - it was with the cakes in the upright freezers, and not with the pie crusts in the shelf freezers. :shrug:

Anybody has a good curry beef pie recipe? :)
 
Thanks for the recipe. I got my Breville yesterday. Tried this one for breakfast and it turned out super! I used turkey since I did not have bacon. The Pepperridge puff-pastry is a little expensive at $4.99 per package. I used this recipe for pie crust. It worked okay, nothing special. I will try a different recipe next time. It is easy to make a batch, cut them and freeze them so they are ready to use.

heathpack said:
Scrambled Egg and Bacon Pies

4 bottom crusts cut from 1 refrigerated pie dough round
4 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
Salt and pepper
4 slices diced cooked bacon
Shredded jack, cheddar or gryure cheese (optional)

Preheat the pie cooker.
Mix the filling by whisking together the eggs, milk and salt & pepper.
Place the bottom crusts in the hot pie maker. Add cooked bacon and then egg filling.
Cook until filling is puffed and crusts are browned 7-8 minutes. Removed from cooker and sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.

We have made these pies and they are very good. You don't need to precook the eggs, they cook through just fine.

H
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janej said:
Thanks for the recipe. I got my Breville yesterday. Tried this one for breakfast and it turned out super! I used turkey since I did not have bacon. The Pepperridge puff-pastry is a little expensive at $4.99 per package. I used this recipe for pie crust. It worked okay, nothing special. I will try a different recipe next time. It is easy to make a batch, cut them and freeze them so they are ready to use.
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You wil have a fun, creative time! Enjoy.

H
 
Today I got 2 things in the mail:
1) Hammacher Schlemmer catalog with "The Personal Pie Baker" in it ($49.95)
2) Kohls flyer with a Bella Pie Maker in it ($29.99 - but with 30% off!)

Both seem to make the same pies as the Breville and Sunbeam from the photos.

Of course I went online to check them out and cannot find the pie maker on Kohls; and the Hammacher website seems to be down.

I guess we were all ahead of the curve...they seem to suddenly be getting very popular!!!
 
sstug said:
Today I got 2 things in the mail:
1) Hammacher Schlemmer catalog with "The Personal Pie Baker" in it ($49.95)
2) Kohls flyer with a Bella Pie Maker in it ($29.99 - but with 30% off!)

Both seem to make the same pies as the Breville and Sunbeam from the photos.

Of course I went online to check them out and cannot find the pie maker on Kohls; and the Hammacher website seems to be down.

I guess we were all ahead of the curve...they seem to suddenly be getting very popular!!!
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Hammacher Schlemmer offers a lifetime warranty beyond compare on everything they sell.

I'm happy with pie tins and an oven. But if I was in the market, I wouldn't even think twice -- Hammacher. Their customer service is second to none. LL Bean comes close. Close.
 
sstug said:
. . .
I guess we were all ahead of the curve...they seem to suddenly be getting very popular!!!
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It sounds like "the" present for under-the-tree. I don't think it's compatible with Weight Watchers, though :bawl:
 
sstug said:
Of course I went online to check them out and cannot find the pie maker on Kohls; and the Hammacher website seems to be down.

I guess we were all ahead of the curve...they seem to suddenly be getting very popular!!!
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I saw the Bella one at Kohls the other day, and was going to post about it here, but couldn't find it online. I can confirm they have them in the stores (saw them at 2, I have the sunbeam, but was looking at cake pop makers).
 
All the pies that have been shown look really yummy and delicious. I wish I could cook pies for myself. I love having pies, but I haven’t tried my hand on cookies before. Thanks for sharing this info.
 
I haven't checked the label lately, but the Pillsbury pie crust used to be made with lard, primarily to get a flakier texture. I don't know if that would affect it's sturdiness compared to one with butter. For their formulation, they also have the ability to use much more specific flour blends than home cooks could access. They could control the gluten content to get a mix that makes the crust a bit more "sturdy," so they are easier for less experienced cooks to handle, while not getting too tough.
 
I was in Bed Bath and Beyond today and they had a 1400w off brand mini pie maker for $29.99. They also had a mini cupcake maker, and a cake pop maker by the same manufacturer. Didn't buy it because it was available only in purple but I may change my mind after reading all the posts in this thread.
 
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