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 ...

Making pie crust is a lot like riding a bike -- it takes a lot of practice before you can pull it off every time. I don't want to jinx myself by saying that I'm now a pie-making pro, because it was ...

Butter shortening and lard are some of your best friends when making pie crusts, We tried them to see what's works best.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Tis that time of year when many amateur bakers take a stab at making a pie from scratch — for Thanksgiving, Christmas or another ...

Fresh mixed berries make the ultimate filling for summer pie. The secret is to pre-cook the blackberries. Pie is made in stages, and you can do a lot of it in advance, which makes the process more ...

Here we are, sliding toward Thanksgiving — a holiday centered around eating and being grateful and joining with family around the table. It’s a beautiful holiday, really, and it’s never really about ...

EDINA, Minn. - Pastry chef Zoe Francois shares some tips for making the perfect pie dough. Keep it cold for a flaky crustWork gently and quickly so your crust isn't toughAdd a bit of booze to the ...