CPM Lattice, Crimping & Cutout Design 5

Question 1

Which finishing technique involves using the back of a spoon to create scalloped indentations around the pie edge?

Accepted Answer

Spoon crimp

Answer

The spoon crimp uses the bowl of a spoon pressed at an angle along the edge at evenly spaced intervals to create smooth, rounded scallop-like indentations.

Question 2

When making a braided rope edge for a pie, what is the minimum number of dough strands required?

Accepted Answer

Three strands braided in an over-under pattern

Answer

A classic braid requires three strands — one center strand that alternating outer strands cross over — creating the recognizable over-under interlaced pattern.

Question 3

What problem occurs when cutout decorations are placed on a pie top that has already been egg-washed, and then egg-washed again on top?

Accepted Answer

The doubled egg wash layer can cause the decoration to brown unevenly or burn before the rest of the crust is done

Answer

A double layer of egg wash concentrates proteins and sugars, causing the decoration to overbrown or burn before the underlying crust is fully baked to the correct color.

Question 4

When cutting lattice strips with a fluted pastry wheel rather than a straight cutter, what visual benefit is achieved?

Accepted Answer

Strips have decorative zigzag or ruffled edges that add visual texture to the finished lattice

Answer

A fluted (crimped-edge) pastry wheel cuts decorative wavy or zigzag edges into each strip, adding an additional layer of visual texture and a professional pastry-shop look.

Question 5

A baker wants to create a 'cathedral window' lattice with diamond-shaped openings. How does this differ from a standard grid lattice?

Accepted Answer

All strips run at 45-degree angles in two directions instead of crossing at right angles, forming diamond rather than square openings

Answer

A diamond or cathedral window lattice uses two sets of diagonal strips crossing each other at 45 degrees, creating diamond-shaped openings rather than the squares of a standard perpendicular grid.

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CPM Lattice, Crimping & Cutout Design 5