How To Use A Piping Bag Without A Coupler

A baking coupler is a piping bag that has the ability for you to change the tips on it without filling another piping bag.

How to use a piping bag without a coupler. In this video I show you how to use a piping bag without a coupler. Cake decorating bag couplers make it easy to switch from one piping tip to another without having to empty the contents of your piping bag. I then show you two different ways to fill your piping bag and then pipe a simple design on a cupcake.

For real detail work many people may still choose to use a tip. Slip the coupler or tip into the pastry bag let it peek out the small opening. I find this leads to leaking bags.

It lets you switch the tips attached to the bag without having to emptying its contents first. A coupler allows you to change tips without emptying the bag fishing out the one you are finished using. If using a coupler attach the tip.

How to use a piping bag with a coupler. It is easier to grab the end of the coupler than a tip that is snug in the pastry bag. There are many occasions when you might want to use a piping bag whether they be sweet or savoryThe most common sweet treats that come to mind are usually cakes and cupcakesA piping bag can come in handy for piping the decorations on a gingerbread house or even for piping mashed potatoes back into.

Before filling the piping bag place the coupler inside the piping bag at the tip. Stability the coupler adds a little more structure to the piping bag which gives you more control when decorating. Push the coupler down to the end of the bag and snip a small hole so that it can slide about halfway out.

Step 4 Grab the coupler ring and place on top of the piping tip and screw to tighten. First slide the large part of the coupler into the piping bag. With either a disposable or a canvas bag youll want to cut the bag as little as possible to ensure a snug fit.