Compared to cakes and cookies, making a pie can give even experienced bakers anxiety. It’s not the filling that’s tricky, it’s the crust. The simplest single-layer crust requires a bit of know-how and ...

‘Tis that time of year when many amateur bakers take a stab at making a pie from scratch — for Thanksgiving, Christmas or another holiday gathering. For some, the task can be daunting, especially when ...

One of the most time consuming parts about baking a homemade pie is making the crust. You have to measure everything properly ...

When making pie dough you need to keep everything cold – especially your choice of fat, whether you use butter, lard, or shortening. The cold butter, for instance, is coated by the flour but, if warm, ...