If a pie recipe calls for a lattice crust do you have to make one? I need answers quick!!?
Q. I am making a mixed berry pie and the recipe calls for a lattice crust. The problem is I absolutely suck at making lattice crusts! Is it crucial to the finished pie or can I just use a regular top crust? Get out of here! You can buy pre-made lattice crusts? I've never seen one, I'll have to look next time i go to the store!
Asked by I am so blessed! - Fri May 22 16:39:09 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you can use a regular crust. but they also sell a tool that will cut holes in a regular crust so it is like a lattice crust, but prettier
Answered by mrsfarmer - Fri May 22 23:55:50 2009

What is a lattice? How does it differ from molecules and compounds?
Q. In my high school text book it says, " Molecule: is a group of atoms bonded or joined together, Lattice: a crystal lattice keeps bonding together until something stops them, Compounds: can either be many identical molecules or a lattice. A drop of water contains millions of H2O molecules & a grain of salt has millions of NaCl units". So does that mean the difference between molecules & lattices is that a lattice keeps bonding & is bigger than a molecule? Is O2 a compound? Is H20 a compound & molecule, why/why not? Thanks in advance!!!
Asked by gmaj - Sat May 23 08:48:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You're on the right track already. You can think of a lattice like graph paper - it's a bunch of repeating units in a regular arrangement. Under the right conditions, you can add some more units to the lattice, like taping on another sheet of paper. Note that a lattice implies that you have a solid substance, because otherwise, the units can move around without forming a regular arrangement. Part of the definition of a compound is that it has more than one element. So O2 is not a compound, but it is a molecule. Since it's a gas under normal conditions, it doesn't form a regular arrangement of repeating units - all the molecules are on their own. H20 is a molecule, and a compound, since it has more than one element. In liquid or… [cont.]
Answered by tomsing98 - Sat May 23 09:06:55 2009

Is it better to have a lattice on your apple pie or a solid top?
Q. Which is better? I find that if I do a lattice, when its to cut and serve it just breaks apart then the slice ends up looking like a mess. Is there a trick? Or is it just easier doing a solid top?
Asked by Stephanie - Wed Nov 26 14:25:13 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. solid tops are by far the easiest to do on any pie. Yes, the lattice looks gorgeous sitting on the buffet until you cut it, then it always crumbles. The thing is how long is the thing going to be on display before being cut? For bake sales etc, the Lattice is much nicer. For every other purpose just solid or decoratively cut top works great. I do lattice sometimes because I don't quite have enough crust to make a nice vented top. I think that is why it was invented!
Answered by Miz Lamb - Wed Nov 26 14:31:34 2008