If you've tried relentlessly to perfect your mom's pie crust crimping method, and you just can't seem to get it right, we have a quick solution: Use a pair of tongs. Applying pressure with this ...

When it comes to scratch-made pies, the crust is arguably the trickier part. Even the simplest butter mistake can keep you from the flakiest pie crusts and you may need a do-over if you don't know how ...

These straightforward techniques won’t crimp — uh, cramp — your style. Look at any homemade pie, and your eyes probably go straight to the edges. A quality pie crimp can show the skill of the baker ...

This is our family’s favorite pie crust for ease of use with a flaky outcome. We use vegetable shortening for easy dough handling and maximum flakiness; unsalted butter adds rich flavor. Put flour, ...

Pie crust looks like it should be the easy part of making a homemade pie. All you need to create a flaky foundation for your favorite filling is a handful of basic ingredients most home cooks already ...

For a double-crust pie, fill the prepared crust, then roll the top crust out over it and gently press the top and bottom crusts together where they meet at the edge to flatten the dough slightly, then ...