We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you ...

Shortening and butter are both accessible ingredients for baking, but one isn’t necessarily better than the other. In fact, they both have benefits! Keep reading on the difference between butter and ...

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.

That said, even experienced bakers run into challenges. Whether it's a shrinking crust, soggy bottom, or dough that cracks ...

Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes. While the cake is baking, make the topping: Finely chop walnuts, and mix ...