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 ...

So, go forth and put your time and energy into simmering filling, figuring out the lattice top, or ripping your kitchen to ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to make pie crust. This perfect homemade pie crust recipe ...

If your pie crust is shrinking, avoid this problem by heeding one expert's advice on the best way to either fix or prevent it ...

“The Great British Bake Off” fans know that the worst thing to happen to a pie is the soggy bottom, aka the leaky, imperfectly baked pie crust. While in an ideal world we make pie dough from scratch, ...

Whether you opt for apple, pumpkin or pecan, any pastry chef will tell you the key to a memorable pie starts at the base — a flaky, flavorful crust. But crust can be intimidating, even for experienced ...

“Easy as pie” they say. But anyone who’s made pie before knows that starting out is not quite that easy. But once you get the hang of it, making pie becomes a joy. You simply need to learn the basic ...

We've consulted Samantha Merritt, a baking expert known for reliable, from-scratch recipes, to help us make a successful pie ...

I love baking. Cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, and even breads. I’ve tried my hand at baking them all. One of my family’s favorites is a three-layer carrot cake that usually takes the better part ...