Repeat these steps, folding back every other vertical strip and laying a horizontal strip across the width of the dough, until you've covered the entirety of the pie. Unfold the vertical strips so they all lie flat against the pie. Next, peel back every other vertical strip, starting with the strips you didn’t unfold before. Lay a horizontal strip across the width of the pie, spaced an even distance from the first horizontal strip. Unfold the vertical strips so they lie flat against the pie. Peel back every other vertical strip, then lay one of the horizontal strips across the width of the pie, snuggled up close to the folded-back strips. Lay the vertical strips across the top of your pie, with an equal amount of space between them.

These will be the horizontal strips of your lattice. You can make them as narrow or wide as you’d like (1/2' to 1' is a good range), but try to make the width of the strips as equal as you can for a traditional design. A ruler is helpful to be precise, though eyeballing works fine as well. If you want to ensure consistent sizing, this easy-to-use pie crust cutter creates 3/4' strips for a lattice-top pie.įor a nice decorative touch, use a pastry wheel with fluted edges to cut your dough.Ĭarefully remove every other strip of dough and set aside. Trim any ragged edges, then use a pizza wheel, knife, or pastry wheel to cut the crust into even strips. About 12' wide is a good size for a standard 9' pie. Once you’ve lined your pie plate with the bottom crust and added your filling, roll out the top crust you’ll use to make your lattice. Make sure your dough is very cold before you start rolling and weaving.Īs with all pie crust, you’re going for a relatively even circle. That way, you’ll have a few backup strips in case some are accidentally cut too wide or narrow, and they’ll also be long enough that you can easily trim any ragged ends for a neater appearance. It can also be helpful to increase the recipe to 1.5x the original batch so you’re working with extra dough. All-Butter Pie Crust makes for a beautiful (and tasty) lattice. For particularly intricate designs (like this quilted pie crust), Rustic Milk Pie Dough is a good choice because it's extremely easy to work with. Use your go-to recipe, or choose one of our reliable recipes like Classic Double Pie Crust or All-Butter Pie Crust. Just about any pie crust recipe can be used to make a lattice. Offering a suggestive peek at the enticing fruit filling underneath, it's a simple way to gussy up any pie presentation. When it comes to decorative pie crusts, no design is more classic than a lattice.

Maybe we should think of things the opposite way: Don't you want a pie crust that looks just as good as the inside tastes? You know how you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover? The same could probably be said of pie: No matter how unassuming in appearance it may be, there could still be a delightfully flavorful filling tucked inside.Įxcept, bold book covers are still the ones that draw the eye, just like a stunning pie will immediately elicit intrigue and admiration.

Lattice work