This exquisite traditional Pie Funnel from Wade Ceramics adorns a beautifully hand-painted sheep figurine at the top. The perfect Pie making kitchen tool to enhance the flavour and presentation in any of your pies. Why not try it in a delicious homemade Lamb and red wine pie? Milton Brook, from Stoke on Trent, is part of Wade Ceramics and they are well known for their excellent craftsmanship for high-quality porcelain kitchenware since 1810. This iconic porcelain Sheep Pie Funnel is not only stunning but it is also extremely easy to use. All that you need to do is line your favourite pie dish with your pastry and place your Wade Ceramics Pie Funnel in the middle. Next, insert any filling of your choice around the pie funnel and then drape your pastry lid gently over the top, making sure you push down gently to ensure you can see your sheep figurine clearly. Your pie funnel will allow all the steam to be released through the top of it, this will not only help to make sure your filling bakes rather than stews but also ensure your crust crisps rather than sags. Pie Funnels have occasionally been referred to as 'crust holders', 'pie flutes' or 'pie vents'. This is because they allow the crust to stay crisp and stop the filling from seeping out from the edges. All ten of Wade Ceramics' Pie Funnels are now available to purchase on our website with a range from Farm animals to fruits.
