How to Make a Homemade Pastry Bag
It is convenient to have many pastry bags on hand when decorating a cake. Each bag can be used for a different color icing, without needing to wash out pastry bags while working. A simple and inexpensive way to make your own pastry bags is to use heavy-duty plastic food storage bags. After using, zip them closed for storing in the refrigerator or just throw them away.
Things You'll Need
- Heavy-duty food storage bags
- Scissors
- Piping nozzle
Instructions
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Select a heavy-duty plastic food storage bag. Freezer bags are especially strong and secure. Use a larger bag if piping a lot of icing. Small snack or sandwich bags are good for smaller amounts of frosting.
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Cut a small hole in one of the bottom corners of the bag. Slip your piping nozzle inside the bag. The tip of the nozzle should extend approximately 1/2 inch from the hole. Cut a slightly larger hole if necessary. If making more than one pastry bag, use this first one as a template for the other pastry bags.
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Put icing inside the pasty bag. Squeeze air out of the bag. For the neatest job, seal the bag before piping by zipping it closed.
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