How to Make a Lattice-Top Pie Crust

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I'm Kelly Senyai with epicurious.com

and this is how to make a lattice-top pie crust.

You want to start by adding your pie filling

to your bottom crust.

And then I rolled out a second piece of dough

and this is gonna form the lattice on the top

of our pie crust.

I'm using a paring knife to cut out long thin strips

but you could also use a pizza cutter.

Lay the strips across the pie,

spacing them about three quarters of an inch apart.

Take the remaining strips of dough and weave them

over and under and over and under

to create a lattice-top.

Push the lattice strips down to attach them

to the bottom crust.

And then using your kitchen shears,

cut off any excess dough around the pie.

Next, take the lattice parts and crimp them

with the bottom crust so that there's no overhang.

And finally, use a pastry brush dipped in a little bit

of egg wash to brush on top of the pie.

An egg wash is just one egg beaten

with a little bit of water

and it's what's gonna give your pie

that golden brown color.

And then it's ready to go in the oven.

And that's how you make a lattice-top pie crust.

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