Jeni Wright, Eric Treuille, Le Cordon Bleu

Filling a Piping Bag

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Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cooking Techniques

By Jeni Wright, Eric Treuille and Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1996

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Professional chefs fill a piping bag holding it in one hand, as shown here. Another method is to pull the sides of the bag over the rim of a jug to act as a support.
  1. Fit the nozzle securely, then twist the bag above the nozzle to prevent leakage.

  2. Fold the top of the bag over your hand to form a collar; spoon in filling.

  3. Twist the top of the bag, until filling is visible in nozzle, to clear air pockets.