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A great pie starts with a great crust. One that is flaky, tender, golden brown, and just sturdy enough to hold the luscious filling. The secret is in the fat, and bakers have long debated whether ...

The perfect pie crust is flaky, tender, golden brown and with a delicate flavor that complements any paired filling. That combination of texture and flavor starts with the fat. Here are the ...

We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you're making a pie in advance, butter or lard is your best bet. Both fats ...

Pie crusts can be daunting. But don’t be discouraged, says Becky Grasley, the baker behind Los Angeles’ The Pie Hole pie shops and author of a new cookbook, “Pie is Messy” (Ten Speed Press, $28).

The secret to Garten’s “Perfect Pie Crust” is her ratio of ingredients and the chilled temperature of fats and water. The pie crust can be made by using a pastry blender to cut the ingredients ...

The secret is shortening, which not only makes the crust extra flaky, but also eliminates the need to chill the crust before rolling. Fresh apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to the crust and makes ...

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