The phrase 'as easy as pie' is misleading. While the ingredients are simple (fat, flour and liquid) it can be very tricky to create a flaky and flavorful crust. In fact, most of us will mess it up the first two or three times we do it—or spend years baking an 'okay' pie and wonder why it never tastes the way Grandma used to make it. This article reveals some secrets to a … [Read more...] about 7 tips for better piecrusts
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10 Secret Ingredients for Perfect Pies
The phrase 'easy as pie' is deceptive. Pies may seem like the simple act of throwing flour and shortening into a pile and mushing it all together, but that's like saying that Mozart just sat in front of the piano and banged the keys. Really good pies are rare. These are the ones that melt in your mouth, and are so good that you want to lick every last crumb from your plate. But … [Read more...] about 10 Secret Ingredients for Perfect Pies