I Tested Butter, Shortening, and Lard in Pie Crusts—This One Was the Clear Winner

We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you ...
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Ree Drummond’s All-Butter Pie Crust Is the Secret to A Great Pie

I keep a few homemade pie crust recipes in rotation, and this all-butter pie crust is one of them. It’s simple, dependable, ...

I Tested 6 Ways to Make Piecrust — and I’ll Never Leave Out This Ingredient Again

Bakers swear by all kinds of ingredients for making the best pie crust, from an all-butter dough to vodka. We tested six ...
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The One All-Butter Pie Crust: My Journey to Flaky Perfection & Your Path to Pie Expert Status

There’s a quiet thrill in pulling a golden pie from the oven, the kind that fills the house with buttery promises and draws ...

Want to make the perfect pie crust? We can help.

A heat-resistant silicone mat is ideal for rolling out dough, but you can also use parchment or waxed paper. A glass pie plate is a must because it’s the best heat conductor for a golden bottom crust.

Ina Garten’s Secret Ingredient for Flawless Pie Crust Isn’t Flour or Butter

Following Ina’s lead is as easy as one, two, three: ...

Coconut Custard Pie

This easy coconut custard pie from Andrew Zimmern delivers classic Southern comfort with a creamy, coconut-rich filling and ...
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I've Made Hundreds Of Pies—Here's My Guide To Troubleshooting Any Problem

As a Pastry Chef, I've made hundreds of delicious pies. Here are the answers to the top troubleshooting questions I get, along with tips for the best pie results every time.
Los Angeles Times

Don’t buy fancy butter to make great pie. Here’s why

Sign up to get a taste of Los Angeles — and the world — in your own home and in your inbox every Friday When it comes to the fat in pie dough, there are no kings ...