2007 Pfaltzgraff Ceramic Pie Bird - New in Box

2007 Pfaltzgraff bonus collectable gift that was included with their holiday collection pie plate. This super cute hollow ceramic blackbird is placed in the center of pies to prevent the filling from bubbling over. It also provide support for the top crust, keeping it from drooping in the middle. Pie birds are also called pie funnels, pie whistles, or pie vents, because the hollow core allows steam to escape during baking. • New in package • Stamped Pfaltzgraff inside bottom • 4.25" • Discontinued piece • Includes instructions on package • Pie is served with bird still inside. Just cut around it. Pie birds grew popular in the 1940s. Over the years they fell out of favor when bakers opted to just cut vents in their pastry rather than use a pie bird. Hard-core pie bakers, however, still claim that using a pie bird creates absolutely the best crust. M3-1