How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust (Because You Probably Should)
Baking a pie or tart is theoretically simple—filling goes in the crust, bake, and eat. But the devil is in the details, as they say, and one part of the…
The Best Way to Weigh Down Your Pie Crusts
Photo: Adri Smuts (Shutterstock) Blind baking pie crusts should be simple: You line crimped, chilled pastry with parchment or foil, fill with dried beans to weigh it down, and bake…
You Might Be Using Pie Weights Wrong
I hate baking, especially when pie is the goal. I love to eat it, but I am just not good at making pie crust. If I manage to get the…
These Are the Best Store-Bought Pie Crusts
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Dessert is always last—in eating order, but also on the priority prep list. Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey and a diverse list of sides is enough to…