Every time I see a good cook buy a packaged pie crust I want to grab it from the grocery basket and shout “Never!” There are many tricks to just about guarantee a flaky pie crust. Pie crusts can be ...

Add vinegar (or vodka) to ice water for an ultra-flaky crust. Add herbs (and cheese!) in the dough for a flavor boost. Grate frozen butter for an ultra-flaky crust. I mixed each dough using my go-to ...

There are so many pie crust and dough recipes out there — including many in our own Recipes archive — that it’s no wonder there’s confusion about which is best. If you know me well, you already know ...