How to Make a Lattice Top Pie Crust

My husband and I loves pies; so we make our own pies to save money and get the taste we wanted. If you make your own pies, you might want to try this easy to make lattice I got from www.realage.com.

Lattice tops look fancy but this technique is super-easy to master. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions.

1. Cut the dough into 1-inch strips using a pastry wheel or sharp knife.

2. Lift off every other strip.

3. Place the strips next to each other on top of the pie, leaving about a 1-inch gap between strips. Use the shorter strips for the edges and the longer ones for the middle of the pie. (You may not need to use the smallest outermost strips.)

4. Fold back the first, third and fifth strips of dough all the way to the edge of the pie. Place a shorter strip of dough across the second and fourth strips, about 1 inch from the edge. Unfold the folded strips over the crosswise strip.

5. Fold back the second and fourth strips of dough over the first crosswise strip.

6. Place another strip crosswise, about 1 inch from the first strip.

7. Unfold the folded strips over the crosswise strip.

8. Fold the first, third and fifth strips of dough back over the second crosswise strip.

9. Place a third strip of dough, about 1 inch from the second strip.

10. Unfold the folded strips over the third crosswise strip.

11. Fold the first, third and fifth strips of dough back over the third crosswise strip.

12. Continue folding back alternating strips of dough and placing crosswise strips until the top is covered with woven strips.

13. Trim any overhanging crust with a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife.

14. Crimp the outer edge of the crust with a fork or flute it with your fingers.