Any family holiday is hardly complete without rolls, pies, cheesecakes, rolls. Very often, a hostess is judged by how tasty she knows how to cook. And pies in this matter play by no means the last role.
In general, cooking associated with the dough is akin to art. Although this sounds somewhat ridiculous, it is precisely with the help of this simple “material” that one can express one’s attitude to the world and show one’s vision of the beautiful.
Often, inexperienced housewives, faced with the question "how to sculpt pies," may experience some difficulties. After all, this process requires some skills. In fact, quite a bit is needed: diligence, patience and a minimum of knowledge. And literally in a short time it will be possible to master a simple science of how to sculpt pies correctly.
Everyone knows that the pies can differ not only in the way of cooking, but also in the filling, the type of dough (yeast , yeast -free or puff) and, naturally, in its shape. Some people like round pies, some like oval cakes, and some don’t imagine this dish except in the form of a square.
It is worth noting that the shape of the pies largely depends on the type of dough. So, from yeast or yeast-free it is best and easiest to sculpt a rounded muffin. Puff pastry is more suitable for creating pies of geometric shapes, envelopes or pouches.
How to sculpt pies on a round shape?
The first step is kneading the dough according to your favorite recipe. Before sculpting your hands, it is advisable to lubricate with vegetable oil. In this case, the process will be much easier, all because the dough will not stick to your hands.
The dough must be divided into equal small pieces and rolled balls from them. Put each ball on a flat surface sprinkled with flour and gently flatten.
Using a small rolling pin, you need to roll out a small cake, in the center of which the filling is placed. Fillings should be taken so that it subsequently does not interfere with the connection of the edges of the tortilla.
The creation of round or oval pies depends on the method of pinching. So, for the oval shape, the opposite edges of the cake are connected. For round pies, the edges are evenly collected in the center, a semblance of a pouch is formed.
How to sculpt pies in the form of an envelope?
As already mentioned, it is better to sculpt pies in the form of a square or an envelope from puff pastry. The dough is rolled out in a thin layer on the table, and then squares are cut out of it using a special or ordinary knife. Again, the filling is placed in the middle, and opposite corners are collected in the center and plucked.
And finally, during cooking, you should not worry much about how to sculpt pies, most importantly, do not be afraid of experiments, coming up with the most bizarre forms for your culinary masterpieces. Then you can certainly hear from your household: “How beautiful!” Making pies is actually a very exciting experience. Yes, and how pleasant it is to gather the whole family at a round table in the evening, to discuss the affairs of the past day over a cup of tea in the bite with delicious muffin made by yourself.