How to Make a Lattice Pie Crust

Learn how to make a lattice pie crust to add an extra special to your pies. Mastering this weaving technique is easy with my step-by-step photo tutorial.

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: pie

Equipment

Rolling pin
Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Extra flour, as needed

Ingredients

2 pie crusts (refrigerated)

Instructions

Before you begin latticing your pie, roll out the bottom pie dough and press it into the pan. Then add the filling on top
On a flat and floured surface, roll out the dough for the top of the pie. Aim to get your circle to about 12 inches in diameter.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips about 1″ thick across the entire circle of dough (you should have 12 strips total).
Lay half of the strips across the pie in one direction, keeping the longest in the middle. Leave space in between each. Then fold back 3 alternating strips (every other one). You will have 3 strips across the pie, and every other strip will be folded back with the tips touching your work surface.
Take one of the unused strips and lay it crosswise across the pie. Unfold the folded strips so they lay across the pie again. Then fold back the other 3 strips that weren’t folded back the first time. Lay another strip across and then unfold the strips. Continue doing this, alternating the 3 folded strips, until you’ve used all of your strips.
Fold any excess dough into the edges of the bottom crust and pinch to close the seam. Then proceed with cooking the pie per the recipe instructions.

Notes

Pie dough: I love using this easy pie crust recipe.

Egg wash: If desired, you can add an egg wash on top of the lattice crust. Whisk 1 egg or egg white with 1 Tablespoon of water and then brush over the top of the pie before baking for a shiny golden finish.

Cover with foil: If the crust begins to brown too fast, you can cover the top with foil.

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