I consider myself a decent baker. Ask my friends and family, and they will vouch for all the cakes, cookies, muffins and other pastries I've served them over the years. However, there is one thing ...

Store-bought crust with professional results.

The key to any good pie starts with the dough. In order to achieve tender, flaky and golden-brown pie crust, there are a few simple techniques and tips to follow. Basic pie dough contains few ...

The Simple Pie Crust Trick That Fans Are Calling ‘Brilliant’ originally appeared on Parade. There’s a reason professional bakers insist on blind-baking some crusts before adding fillings. It keeps the ...

Summer means Strawberry Pie, and my strawberry pie recipe is the easiest you'll find — you'll even get that classic lattice look without all the fuss. Enjoy the sweet strawberries, perfect pie crust, ...

How to Make a Pie Crust: Combine Ingredients: Start by adding the flour and salt to a mixing bowl, then add the cold shortening and butter. You want to keep the “fats” in the pie crust cold so that ...

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 ...

Seasoned bakers know that crust can make or break a pie. A crisp, flaky crust elevates a dessert, while a pale (or burnt) pastry tends to have the opposite effect. Whether you're baking for a special ...

The key to any good pie starts with the dough. In order to achieve tender, flaky and golden-brown pie crust, there are a few simple techniques and tips to follow. Basic pie dough contains few ...