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, ...
Fall is the perfect time for pie lovers, with flavors that capture the essence of the season. And it all begins with the foundation of a great pie: the perfect crust. While achieving a flaky and ...
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’ve all heard the term ‘easy as pie,’ but you have to set yourself up for success if you really want that saying to stick. And any great pie starts with a perfect pie crust — Ina Garten’s recipe is ...
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 ...
If you’ve ever watched someone in your family do it, you already know that making a pie from scratch can be a daunting task. But hold on, because I assure you it’s much easier than you might think. So ...
It's time to bring an end to pie crust intimidation. To leave behind the feeling that the only way you'll be able to turn fat, flour, salt and water into a dough suitable for holding fruit or custard ...