These pastry rings are made of heavy gauge stainless steel and are designed for baking and stacking. A pastry ring is a handy baking accessory, which can be used to shape pastry and hold it together during baking. They can also be used to create a molded tower of stacked savory food items for an interesting presentation at the table. Typically, you will layer a cooked starch, such as pasta, couscous, rice, potato, mashed beans, or polenta, with vegetables and fish, poultry, meat, or cheese. The cooked starch forms a very good binder. For the layers to show up well for serving, they should not be too thin. Press each layer down firmly so that the stack holds its shape well when you remove the ring. Use a wide spatula to transfer the stacks sill in the ring to the plates. Remove the ring carefully just before serving. Try the technique tonight with yesterday's leftovers, or even with whatever standard meal you were planning. It will set you off in a whole new direction in food presentation.
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