What are two attractive ways for decorating a pie crust edge?

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1. What are two attractive ways for decorating a pie crust edge?
2. What is the name of the decorative edge to a pie shell?
3. How do you make pastry stick to a pie dish?
4. How do you crimp a pie crust or a flute?
5. What can you use for pie weights?

What are two attractive ways for decorating a pie crust edge?

Leaf Edge. (Use small cookie cutters to cut out pastry to decorate the edge of the pie, such as leaves, hearts or apples. This technique is best for a single-crust pie.) Prepare a double-crust pie crust recipe.

What is the name of the decorative edge to a pie shell?

Rope-Edge Piecrust The rope edge is a variation of the traditional fluted edge and gives a down-home, country-style look to any double-crust fruit pie. To make a rope edge: Crimp around edge of pastry by pinching it.

How do you make pastry stick to a pie dish?

Brush the rim of the pie dish with a little water, then cover the whole rim of the dish with the strips of pastry. -Brush the pastry rim with water. -Using a rolling pin, gently roll the remaining pastry around the rolling pin and lift it from the work surface.

How do you crimp a pie crust or a flute?

How to Flute or Crimp Pie Crust

1. Use a fork to crimp the edge. How to Flute or Crimp Pie Crust.
2. Or use two hands to pinch ("flute") the edge of the crust: push your thumb from one hand in between the thumb and index finger of the opposite. ...
3. Or use one hand to pinch ("flute") the edge of the crust between your thumb and the side of your index finger.

What can you use for pie weights?

What to Use If You Don't Have Pie Weights

• If you're blind-baking and don't have pie weights, try using:
• ① Dried beans: Set parchment paper or foil on top of the dough, then fill 'er up with dried beans.
• ② Rice kernels: Use parchment paper or foil here, too, plus rice.