Piping bag

A pastry bag for piping frosting, choux pastry, and decorative elements. Pair with a coupler to swap tips without emptying the bag. Fill only halfway — an overfull bag is hard to control and prone to bursting at the seam. Twist the top closed before piping.

Piping bag

Used for

  • frosting cupcakes
  • éclairs
  • choux pastry
  • decorative piping
  • filling donuts

In the kitchen

  • fill halfway only
  • twist top closed
  • use coupler for swappable tips
  • practice pressure control on parchment

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