Some bakers recommend the use of several tablespoons of vodka instead of the same amount of water (or vinegar or lemon in our case). In the case of crusts, as said, the aim is to cut down on the ...

Making a homemade pie can be easy — but it's a labor of love, and any misstep can leave you with a tough pie crust. Here's a method, come to the rescue, for making a sweet dough that's not nearly as ...

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 ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES -- Making a pie from scratch can be daunting. Here are some key tips from Los Angeles-area cooking instructor Pamela Salzman to make sure your pies turn out well. In her classes, Salzman ...

No matter how many pies you make in a lifetime, there’s one task that always feels strangely daunting – making the pie crust. Whether you want to roll out a classic all-butter pie dough for apple pie, ...

From flaky frozen shells to graham cracker crusts, shoppers say these store-bought pie crusts deliver every time.