This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. I used to dread making pies that involved ...

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 ...

A great pie starts with a great crust. One that is flaky, tender, golden brown, and just sturdy enough to hold the luscious filling. The secret is in the fat, and bakers have long debated whether ...

Pie crust can make or break your dessert, but with the right balance of fat, temperature control, and technique, you can achieve bakery-level flakiness at home. From choosing butter for flavor to ...

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 ...

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