Bakers swear by all kinds of ingredients for making the best pie crust, from an all-butter dough to vodka. We tested six ...

A heat-resistant silicone mat is ideal for rolling out dough, but you can also use parchment or waxed paper. A glass pie plate is a must because it’s the best heat conductor for a golden bottom crust.

From how to measure flour (hint: not scooping), to achieving a neat crimp, this guide will walk you through how to make the best, foolproof piecrust.

Editor's Note: This story was initially published in November 2021. I remember my first time. It was neither perfect nor pretty. Not tender or flaky, either. With a new copy of “The Pie and Pastry ...

Cover the apples with the butter mixture and raise the dough border to enclose the sides of the tart, letting it drape gently over the fruit. Press down on the dough on the baking sheet, snugly ...