Pie Maker | Fruit Dough | Pie Crust | Turnover Machine

The Little Pie Maker — A Universal Empanada, Turnover, & Hand Fry Pie Machine

The Little Pie Maker from Cottage Craft Works “speaks many languages” of pastry-making. Whether you make empanadas, calzones, fried pies, meat pies, fruit turnovers, Jamaican patties, pierogies, or hand pies, this compact hand-crank machine delivers faster and more uniform results than hand-folding.

Click here to watch 1st video of an Amish woman making fried pies using the Little Pie Maker. Click here to watch the 2nd video of Amish women making fried pies using the Little Pie Maker.

Designed as an economical, commercial-grade pie and turnover machine, it can help produce up to 200 pies per hour, depending on dough preparation. It folds, crimps, trims, and seals professional-quality pastries for baking or frying—ideal for home kitchens, small bakeries, cafés, food trucks, restaurants, mercados, and fundraising events.

Amish-Made Quality

Built in the USA in an Amish shop, this machine has earned a loyal following in homes and commercial kitchens across the U.S. and Canada. Construction includes:

• Powder-coated aluminum base
• Stainless steel shafts and hardware
• Polished, food-grade aluminum rollers
• Wide, open design for easy cleaning

Stable on the counter yet light enough to move or store, it's perfect for farmers’ markets, cottage food operations, food trucks, and commercial pastry production.

Three Interchangeable Die Sizes

Each machine includes the standard 3" x 5" die, with optional sizes:

• 3" x 5" (standard) – approx. 3 oz filling
• 2.5" x 4.5" – approx. 2 oz filling
• 3" x 6" (new) – approx. 3.25 oz filling; excellent for larger empanadas, chimichangas, and “hot-pocket–style” pies

This can be changed quickly with four Allen screws, which are available individually. Larger dies may require slower cranking.

Different cultures use different pie sizes, so there are no universal standards—the machine will produce precisely the size die you choose.

Click Here to purchase additional dies.

Best Dough Recommendations

For best performance, use fresh or refrigerated flour dough rolled to 1/8” thickness. It works beautifully with:

• Empanada dough
• Fried pie dough
• Fruit turnover dough
• Savory hand-pie dough
• Meat-filled pastry dough

Not recommended:

• Frozen empanada dough rounds (e.g., Goya®), due to the rubbery texture
• Corn flour dough, unless modified for elasticity
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Ideal for Business or Fundraising

Customers successfully use the Little Pie Maker for:

• Empanada and pastry businesses
• Bakeries and cafés
• Farmers’ market booths
• Catering operations
• Food trucks
• Restaurant menu additions
• Church and school fundraising events

One Texas church consistently produced 500+ fried pies per event and purchased a second machine within a year.

Built for Longevity

Each machine includes a one-year warranty, and replacement parts are always available. Returns are sporadic due to durability and performance.

Important Return Note:
Please review pie sizes and dough requirements before ordering. Returns usually stem from dough incompatibility, not defects. Returned machines are inspected by the Amish shop and sold locally at a discount.
A $65 restocking fee applies, and original shipping costs are non-refundable.

Shipping Options

Please note: Signature Receipt 21 years or older required for delivery.

• Continental U.S.: UPS Ground
• Alaska, Hawaii, International: Contact us for USPS Priority Mail quotes
• Canada: UPS Standard (contact us if rates do not appear)

Customer Praise

“We received our pie maker and we love it! Thank you so much!”
– L.O.

“It’s very well made and easy to use! We are excited to start our business with this amazing product!”
– L.O.

“We are very excited to use it. Thanks for the excellent service and product.”
– A.P., Washington D.C. Coffee Shop

“Working perfectly… we’re getting twice the pies per batch! We are so pleased!”
– Washington State Catering Shop

“We’ve used our Little Pie Maker for more than two years for our farmers' market booth. We sell out every week and are purchasing a second one.”
– Dan, Canada

Video Notes

Our video amplifies the typical clicking sound of the spring-loaded rollers as they reset for the next pie. In person, the machine is significantly quieter.

Piemaker Demonstration Part 1 Video:

Pie maker Demonstration Part 2 Video:

Little Pie Maker | How to change the dies. Video: