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How to Use a Pastry Bag

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Curtis Stone demonstrates the basics of working with a pastry bag. With just a few easy tips, he explains how to fill the bag and use it with confidence. Whether you're using it to create fancy decorations or just as a handy kitchen tool, Curtis has you covered.

Step 1: Control
Once you’ve chosen the type of pastry bag you want to use, hold the bag and fold the top over halfway to make a cuff around your hand. Cut about ½-inch off the bottom of the bag and, slip in the pastry tip inside the bag. It should be very snug in the bag and only the tip should be sticking out.

Step 2: Filling the Filling
Scoop filling into bag and fill up halfway. Shake filling to bottom of bag by holding the top.

Step 3: Twist Off
Once your filling is in the bag, squeeze the back of the bag so the filling just begins to come out the tip, and then twist the back of the bag.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

  • Disposable or Reusable Pastry Bag

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Elaine

I've also used a freezer bag with a snipped-off end. Much neater and easier. This works great for deviled eggs, too.

March 11 2012 at 11:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dale

that looks yummy.

March 11 2012 at 10:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kathy

I cannot believe some of these comments

March 11 2012 at 9:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
luisromero231

to hell w/ you

March 11 2012 at 7:58 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
luisromero231

how I can get in touch w/boston cream pie

March 11 2012 at 7:57 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Dave Hein

Those pie crusts aren't "homemade" and the filling probably is not either...

March 11 2012 at 7:53 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
scmchamp

Instead of spending you money on a pastry bag...use a freezer bag. Snip one end to the desired size and "voila".....and if you feel you must spend money...just purchase the cone...

March 11 2012 at 7:44 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
cmg

hate his accent, he's too dumb for me

March 11 2012 at 7:27 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
incink

Here's a trick I bet you can't muster, stop stuffing your pie hole.

March 11 2012 at 5:33 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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Patricia Bourget

just because you have no self control doesn't the rest of is don't

March 11 2012 at 7:13 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Marilyn and Joe

when you add up the cost of items plus cooking you might as well save your time and buy a treat in the vsuppermarket.

March 11 2012 at 4:20 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Patricia Bourget

but if you make it your self you know what's in it sometimes the supermarket alot of artificial preservatives

March 11 2012 at 7:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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