Fluted Pie Edges

Decorating By gregus28 Updated 4 May 2007 , 11:58pm by coolchc21

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gregus28 Posted 4 May 2007 , 3:51pm
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when the recipe states to "flute" edge of pie. Exactly how do you go about doing that?

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kakedecorator Posted 4 May 2007 , 3:58pm
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I press my thumb into the edge of the pie, leave a little space and press thumb again all the way around. I don't know if that is right, but that's the way I learned to do it.

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ombaker Posted 4 May 2007 , 4:17pm
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It is just a term for making a decorative trim around the egde of the pie crust. It can be done many ways. One easy way is to pinch it to form a point all around the edge.

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NewbeeBaker Posted 4 May 2007 , 4:22pm
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Can even use a fork=)

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marthajo1 Posted 4 May 2007 , 5:00pm
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Make a 'V' with your thumb and index fingertips. then with your other hand press the tip of your thumb into the dough and against the v. this will (should) form a v shaped crimp in the crust. I will look for a link with a photo.....

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marthajo1 Posted 4 May 2007 , 5:18pm
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Here you go:

This is the low bandwidth version but you can change it to the high if you want when you get there. (not knowing your internet speed- trying to be kind! icon_smile.gif )


http://video.epicurious.com/?fr_chl=eaf1c4d885cc3827b29d9d66d4ebe9cb23d945e9&rf=bm

Okay so that's how to brine a turkey! icon_lol.gif !! Look just below the video and you will see a menu choose pies and then click on the one that says "crimping edges" Sorry tried it twice I don't know why it is doing that!

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marthajo1 Posted 4 May 2007 , 5:26pm
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Foget everything I just told you!!! This is a much better video except you have to watch the whole thing or wait for it to load completely and skip ahead a little!!

http://www.cooking.com/recipes/videos.asp?no=28

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gregus28 Posted 4 May 2007 , 7:43pm
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the last video was very helpful. I like the idea of the pie weights but I don't have them. Can i just pierce the bottom with a fork to let air get through

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marthajo1 Posted 4 May 2007 , 11:45pm
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Yeah - you can also use pinto beans. (not the canned ones! icon_lol.gif )

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coolchc21 Posted 4 May 2007 , 11:58pm
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Yep, any dry bean will work.

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