Pumpkin

[windwalker]

Here is an easy one especially if you can get canned pumpkin although the one from Lvdeyes is far more intriguing.
LIBBY'S® Famous Pumpkin Pie

This is the traditional holiday pumpkin pie. This classic recipe has been on LIBBY'S® Pumpkin labels since 1950. This pie is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Just mix, pour, bake for a delicious homemade tradition.
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions
MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.

[Gaybutton]

The traditional pumpkin seen at Halloween makes a terrible pie. Not worth all the effort.

I didn't know that. I always thought that's the kind of pumpkins they use for pumpkin pie. I'm more ignorant than I thought. What kind of pumpkins do they use?

[lvdkeyes]

There are many kinds of pumpkin that are good for eating, but jack o lantern pumpkins are the worst. IMHO

[thaiworthy]

For a 9-inch pie
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 cups shortening (I use Best Foods margarine that comes in a tub)
4 tbsp ice water or very cold milk

I noticed you listed shortening instead of lard. You posted about it before, saying it makes a flakier crust. Is lard just not available in Pattaya?

[lvdkeyes]

I did find lard, but didn't use it fast enough and it turned rancid.

[Gaybutton]

2/3 cups shortening (I use Best Foods margarine that comes in a tub)

Why margarine instead of butter?

[windwalker]

What kind of pumpkins do they use?

I don't know which variety are used in canned pumpkin. I did try using a dark orange gourd/squash shaped variety one time with decent results.

[lvdkeyes]

2/3 cups shortening (I use Best Foods margarine that comes in a tub)

Why margarine instead of butter?

You can use butter if you prefer.

[Gaybutton]

I don't know which variety are used in canned pumpkin.

This made me curious. I did a Google search and came up with: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load ... 15560.html

[lvdkeyes]

I used the bumpy dark green one they sell at the markets. They will cut the size piece you want. I will post how my pie turns out. This is my first attempt with Thai pumpkin.