Twisted Lattice Crust:Tutorial
May 12, 2008 by Marye Audet
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This is going to be long, so I am going to use as few words as possible. It is hard to explain but easy to do. Mainly it takes patience. I think the results are absolutely worth it though. It is an unusual and beautiful technique!
You have to have a good, workable dough. Don’t be afraid to use water and get it moist. I find that most people make a crust that is too dry and then it is crumbly and they get frustrated. Use plenty of butter, cut in well, and add enough water to make a good workable dough. I will add this tutorial to the side bar. 
Just because I am nice.
Step One. Cut the dough in strips. Lay vertically on pie.
Begin to twist the strip gently.
Now work the other direction . Fold every other strip back.
Just keep going..twist as you go. Sprinkle with sugar…and bake!
Images:Marye Audet
Oh marye,This is too good, very nice and elaborate description. Thanks for sharing.
How beautiful this is. I want to this, in fact I’m doing it.
Gee, it never occurred to me to twist them.
very pretty.
shibani-I hope it helps! Give it a try.
Cathy-LOL! Have fun with it.
Ginger- Try it next time.
I planted a rhubarb plant last summer, but it’s still too immature to pick my own. But I’ve been thinking about strawberry-rhubarb pie and your post with the recipe and your crust technique is wonderful! I hope to try making it this coming weekend. Thanks so much, as always, for your great blog.
Hi Anne! I am glad you commented! How is life going?
Thanks for this – makes for a very professional pie!
Thanks Nicime! I love the look of this.
I’m going to try this today on a 4th of July Blueberry Pie!
By the way, I’ve been visiting your daughter Erynne’s blog. We’re about the same age and both photographers. What fun!
I really enjoy looking at her photos!
LOL! Good! She is very talented.
I tried the twisted lattice crust and it worked out great. Thanks for the tutorial. You can see it on my blog (with a link crediting you), if you wish!
saw it before I saw this comment, you did a great job with it.