The perfect pie crust is flaky, tender, golden brown and with a delicate flavor that complements any paired filling. That combination of texture and flavor starts with the fat. Here are the ...

Charlotte Rutledge is the former recipe testing and development manager for King Arthur Baking Company. She has worked in professional kitchens since she was a teenager. Good piecrust, most will agree ...

We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you're making a pie in advance, butter or lard is your best bet. Both fats ...