How To Weave A Lattice Pie Crust
A buttery, show-stopping lattice crust takes pie over the top—making it an ultra-impressive dinner party dish.
Updated September 6, 2024
Photo, Erik Putz.
It’s easier than you think! Master the technique, and you'll be weaving your way to show-stopping successes at all your summer dinner parties and barbecues. Learn how to weave a lattice pie crust in four easy steps, or watch the how-to video below.
1. Lay 6 pastry strips vertically across pie
2. Fold back every other strip, then lay a new strip horizontally
3. Straighten folded strips back across pie. Fold back alternate strips, then place a new strip horizontally above the first one.
4. Repeat until pie is completely covered. Fold overhanging pastry over lattice strips to seal, and crimp edges inside the pan
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