num_pages: 208
description: The pie-making genius behind the popular Instagram account @lokokitchen reveals the secrets of her mind-blowing creations in this gorgeous cookbook illustrated with more than 100 full-color photographs.In a matter of years Lauren Ko made all hell bake loose going from novice pie baker to internet star and creator of todays most surprising and delightful pie and tart designs. Her unique geometric style uses fruit and dough cut and woven into stunning shapes to highlight color and texture. With an elegant symmetry that matches their knockout flavor her dazzlingly intricate and inventive designs look difficult to produce but can be achieved with little more than a knife ruler and some patience.In Pieometry Lauren reveals her secrets sharing stories about her designs and the inspiration behind them. Warm and funny she recounts the spectacular piesasters that led to some of her best creations and breaks down her most beautiful designs describing how to make naturally-colored dough intricate weaves and striking cut-out patterns. Pieometry provides clear step-by-step instructions accompanied by helpful photographs which any patient baker can follow to build these pies from bottom crust to top in their own kitchens. Lauren makes it easy to mix and match doughs fruits fillings and designs and each recipe includes suggestions for alternative ingredients. Best of all the beautiful finished pie and tart photos are just as much of a treat to look at as the pies are to eat. But even if you make a mistake here and there her flavors save the day!When it comes to flavor Pieometry offers a balance of sweet and savory pies that are a feast for the senses including:Of a Shingle Mind: Honey ricotta tart with an herbed pastry shell and beetsBerried Treasure: Lavender blackberry cream with a shortbread crust and berriesWave of Wonders: Cardamom coffee cream with a shortbread crust and pearOnce in a Tile: Pumpkin black sesame pie with a black sesame crustC and Easy: Butternut bacon macaroni and cheese pie with a whole wheat cheddar chive crustSquiggle Room: Grilled cinnamon pineapple pie with a basic butter crustWhether you want to impress at the holidays or just spruce up a family meal Pieometry is your guide to transforming a rustic traditional dessert into a modern masterpiece. 
language: English
title: Pieometry: Modern Tart Art and Pie Design for the Eye and the Palate
publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks