You will have to handle the dough more to make these pretty designs, which can make the dough slightly more homogeneous rather than flaky. However, it is not an either-or-trade off with pretty crust designs and great flavor. Try adding a bit more moisture to your dough next time to prevent it from being super crumbly, and be sure to chill the dough between mixing and shaping. You can also consider leaving the base as a flaky, shaggy dough and mixing the fat into a small portion a bit more, which can then be used for garnish. Great flavor and great looks! Kye@KAF

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