How do you decorate the top of a pie?
How do you decorate the top of a pie?
Use a small biscuit cutter to stamp out shapes – try using a heart cutter, little circles or diamonds or flower shapes. Brush the pie edge with egg, then slide the pastry lid on top. Trim the edge with scissors and decorate the rim as you like (read on to discover ideas for easy crimps).
What do you put on top of a pie?
For a glossy golden appearance, brush with an egg yolk that was beaten with 1 teaspoon of water. For slight shine, brush with half-and-half cream of heavy whipping cream. For a crisp brown crust, brush with water. For a little sparkle, sprinkle with sugar or decorator sugar after brushing with one of the washes.
How do you cut puff pastry?
Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal squares. Make 4 cuts on each square, with each cut starting from the outside corners of the square and stopping just short of the center. Take one of the flaps and fold it towards the center. Fold every other flap towards the center until you have created a pinwheel shape.