An overworked pastry dough can shrink in the oven, but you can prevent soggy, uneven pie crusts by keeping these simple ...

We tested three common fats to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest ...

There’s a quiet thrill in pulling a golden pie from the oven, the kind that fills the house with buttery promises and draws everyone to the kitchen like moths to a porch light. But let’s not sugarcoat ...

Short of any family drama, the biggest dilemma most of us face at the holiday table revolves around dessert. Specifically: Which pie do I choose? (Or, rather: Why do I get to try only one?) Why stop ...

Now, years later, finding a pie that rivals those memories can be tricky for me — especially because I’ve been eating a ...

While I love desserts of all types, if I were forced to choose between cake and pie, I’m going for the latter. Why? I love pie crust. When done properly, it is buttery, flaky perfection and takes ...

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 ...

Dear Heloise: I have a few hints for those who worry that their pie crusts aren’t as flaky as they would like. First, while making the dough, place all utensils in the refrigerator. Make sure they’re ...