Making pie crust from scratch requires attention to detail. The butter needs to be just right or everything will go astray; ...

What is a hot water crust and when should you use it versus a traditional pie crust? Here's everything you need to know about ...

Lard was the canary in the coal mine of culinary correctness. Rendered pig fat was ubiquitous in human diets for centuries. It was used to fry everything from dough to chicken and was an essential ...

I asked Tanya what kind of pie she would like for her goodbye and thank you send off. I was pleased to hear her say “Peach Pie, double crust, and by the way use the lard I brought from NYC for you.” I ...

In a large bowl, mix together the salt and 2 cups of the flour until combined. Add the cold butter and, using your fingers, squeeze and rub the butter into the flour until it is almost fully ...

It's common knowledge that, when it comes to types of pie crusts, hot-water holds up best -- but what's not as common ...