I have baker friends who claim they're either pie people or cake people. The cake people say they love working with batter, with the spongy moistness of baked layers and fluffy mounds of frosting.

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 ...

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 ...

The key to any good pie starts with the dough. In order to achieve tender, flaky and golden-brown pie crust, there are a few simple techniques and tips to follow. Basic pie dough contains few ...

Makes 2 (8- to 10-inch) pie crusts or 1 double crust shell. Recipe is from “Savory Pies — Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats, Vegetables and Cheeses Baked in Perfectly Flaky Crusts” by Greg Henry.

Fall pies filled with autumn spices, fruit pies that blend tart and sweet and savory pies for dinner — whatever the filling, the best pies come down to the perfect crust. These pro tips will make ...

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 ...