Damp the pie-dish with white of egg to make the paste stick. Date: 1907

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Damp the pie-dish with white of egg to make the paste stick. Date: 1907

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Apron Baking Brush Brushing Cooking Dish Homemade Pies Preparing Rolling Tart Tarts 1907

EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to 1907 with this vintage print capturing a woman preparing to bake a delicious pie. In this image, the woman is seen dampening the pie dish with white of egg to ensure that the pastry sticks perfectly. The attention to detail and care put into making homemade pies in the early 1900s is truly remarkable. The woman in the photo is dressed in a traditional apron, fully immersed in the process of rolling out pastry dough with a rolling pin. Her focus and dedication to creating a perfect pie crust are evident as she meticulously brushes on the egg wash before adding her filling. This snapshot from over a century ago serves as a reminder of simpler times when baking was not just about convenience but about love and tradition. The art of making pies by hand was passed down through generations, each recipe holding its own special meaning. As you gaze upon this image, you can almost smell the sweet aroma of freshly baked pies wafting through the kitchen. It's moments like these that remind us of our connection to history and how something as simple as baking can bring joy and comfort across time.

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