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About Pie Crust Decorations

Join Susan Reid from King Arthur Flour to learn a quick decorating tip. Scraps of leftover chilled dough from Pie Crust 101 and a cookie cutter join forces to create whatever shape your heart desires. Pop them in the oven for 10-15 minutes and watch the sparking sugar and golden crust shine atop your pies. Your guests will admire your artistry but will still devour your pies.

About Susan Reid

Susan Reid has been at King Arthur Flour since 2001, combining her dual passions for words and food. After careers in advertising, in high-end restaurants, and as a Chef-Instructor at the New England Culinary Institute, she spends her time at King Arthur writing and editing the baking newsletter, The Baking Sheet, and teaching both on the road and at The Baking Education Center. She’s a contributor to the award-winning King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion and The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion, and co-author of King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking.

Recipe

Ingredients

leftover chilled pie dough (see Susan Reid's Pie Crust 101 video here on how2heroes)
1 egg + small amount of water for eggwash
sparking sugar
cookie cutters
plastic wrap
rolling pin
parchment paper