04, 2024
Go beyond basics with yourpies.
We’ll show you how to make decorative pie crusts that will make these desserts really stand out.
Not a fan of pastry crust?
Try these easy alternatives for making pie crust without pastry dough including agraham cracker crustand more.
you’re free to use this on single- and double-crusted pies.
This overhang is then turned under to form the edge.
Flute the crust by positioning your index finger on the edge pointing outward.
Continue around the entire edge of the pie.
Roped Edge
Roped edges are just a step up from the basic fluted edge.
Like fluting, you could use this technique on single- and double-crust pies.
Pinch some of the pastry between your thumb and index finger.
Repeat at about half-inch intervals around the crust.
For a looser-looking rope, position your thumb at a wider angle and repeat at one-inch intervals.
To make a braided edge, double your crust recipeyoull need the extras for the plait.
Roll the remaining pastry dough into a 108 rectangle.
Using a ruler, cut 12 quarter-inch-wide strips.
you could cut with a sharp knife or even a pizza cutter.
Then carefully braid together the strips.
Brush edge of crust with water; place braid on edge and press lightly to secure.
Repeat with remaining strips, attaching additional braids until the entire edge is covered.
To protect the edges during baking and prevent over-browning, be sure to cover with foil.
Reverse Scalloped Edge
This reverse scalloped edge is a simple finish for single-crust pies.
Line your pie dish with the pastry and trim it until its even with the plate.
Then use a measuring spoon to cut scallops around the outside.
Remove and discard the cut pieces.
If you want more defined scallops, use a larger measuring spoon.
Like the braided crust, youll want to make extra pie pastry for this technique.
Roll your extra dough out thinly and cut out shapes with your cutters.
If you find theyre sticking, give them a quick dusting with flowers.
Overlap your shapes slightly.
If you like, bake up a few extras to scatter on top of your pie as decoration.
Just be mindful to keep an eye on the crust to confirm it isnt browning too quickly.
Again, that foil pie guard is a good idea here.
Since youre covering a larger area, you could use almost any sizecookie cuttersyou like.
Press lightly to secure shapes to the edge and one another.
Then bake as normal!
Reverse Cutout
it’s possible for you to also do the reverse of this method fordouble-crusted pies.
Be sure not to place these cutouts too close together.
Then lay the crust on top and crimp and finish as you see fit.
you’re free to add a few more finishing touches to give your pie a professional look.
This will give your pie a beautiful shine.
Who doesnt love sweetness with a little crunch?
Try these sugar toppings on your next pie crust.
Simply brush the crust with water before sprinkling the sugar.
Decide to start with a little pie refresher course beforehand?
Heres our completeguide for how to make pieand the perfectapple pie crustfor easy reference.
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