Why do you put a hole in a pie?

Pricking holes in the rolled-out pie dough allows the steam to escape while it’s baking. Without this, the steam would puff up in bubbles and pockets throughout the crust, which would make some parts of the crust cook too quickly and also result in an uneven surface for your filling. Docking is simple.

What is the purpose of a pie funnel?

A small ceramic funnel which is placed on the filling of a pie, before the pastry lid is put in position. The funnel allows steam to escape during baking and prevents pastry cracking or turning soggy or the pie filling bubbling out.

What is the purpose of piercing the bottom of a one crust pie with a fork?

To “dock” a pastry means to prick a pie crust with a fork before baking. This technique is a simple way to poke holes in the pastry dough. This allows the steam to escape so that the pie crust doesn’t puff up in the oven. Usually, this technique is used when blind baking a pie crust before filling.

Are pie funnels necessary?

Pie birds aren’t necessary, but they do help prevent soggy crusts and sticky messes.

What happens if you don’t vent a pie?

“Pie gap” happens when you bake a pie with a filling such as apples, which shrink substantially when you cook them. Without pie vents, the apples shrink, but the crust retains its original shape, producing a wide gap filled with air between the crust and the filling. The top crust collapses when you cut into the pie.

Should you pierce puff pastry?

Always preheat your oven for a minimum of 15-20 minutes before baking, because Puff Pastry depends on even heat to rise and puff. Place pastries 1 inch apart. If you want a flaky thin and crispy pastry that’s not very puffy, prick the unbaked Puff Pastry all over with a fork, which lets steam escape while baking.

What is a pie Bunny?

Meet our little pie bunny. The perfect accompaniment to the Le Creuset pie dish, this hollow bunny vents steam from your pie’s filling as it cooks. Your pie’s bottom crust stays crisp. Simply place the bunny in the centre of the dish before adding the pastry lid, with a hole cut for this cutie to peek through.

What is fluting baking?

The process of pressing a decorative pattern in the top edge of a pie crust before it is baked. A pattern pressed into the piecrust edge is referred to as a fluted edge.

What can I use if I don’t have a pie funnel?

If you don’t have a pie funnel you can always use an upside down egg cup. Pop your filling in. And sprinkle with your extra strong cheddar. Roll out your lid and place on top.

Do you need to vent pie crust?

The Only 3 Pie Crust Techniques You’ll Ever Need Venting and crimping the top crust doesn’t just make your pie look beautiful; it also releases steam, prevents the crust from getting soggy, and keeps the filling sealed inside. It’ll be delicious beyond your wildest dreams, because at the end of the day, it’s still pie.