The "Pork Pie Dolly" is a traditional kitchen tool used for shaping hand-raised pork pies. It is a solid, smooth beechwood or tulipwood mould. You place the dolly in the center of your pastry circle, then form the pastry up around the sides to create the classic pie shape. Once the pastry is firm, remove the mould and fill with your pork mixture.
Various manufacturers and retailers offer Pork Pie Dollies, including YORSEEK, Lakeland, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Harts of Stur, and various sellers on Etsy. The dollies are typically around 5.2 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter, ideal for individual serving pies, or 72mm in diameter and 85mm high, suitable for a 450g/1lb pork pie. Prices generally range from approximately $7 to $87.50 AUD. Availability can vary; some retailers like Lakeland have discontinued specific models, while others, such as Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, may sell out.
