Autumn Pastry Leaves

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 rolled refrigerated pie crust (from a 15-ounce package)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water

Details

Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using stencil and sharp knife, or cookie cutter, cut out leaf shapes from pie crust. Using knife, score lines on "leaf" cutouts to look like veins on real leaves, being sure not to cut all the way through crust. Place cutouts on cookie sheet, or drape over some bunched-up aluminum foil to create natural curve during baking.

In small bowl, beat egg and water until well combined. Brush cutouts with egg wash then bake for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden.

Notes:

Use these delicate edible leaves to decorate autumn cheese platters, and your favorite cakes and pies (homemade or store-bought).