Crimping a pie crust is like putting on a piece of statement jewelry before you leave the house. It’s strictly decorative and won’t make your pie any tastier (or will it?), but looks oh-so nice for ...

These straightforward techniques won’t crimp — uh, cramp — your style. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five years ...

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 ...

There’s a pie for any occasion. Whether you’re bringing a juicy berry pie to a summer picnic, topping pumpkin pie with plenty of whipped cream at Thanksgiving or dishing out a sky-high lemon meringue ...

PITTSBURGH — 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 ...

When making pie dough you need to keep everything cold – especially your choice of fat, whether you use butter, lard, or shortening. The cold butter, for instance, is coated by the flour but, if warm, ...

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 ...