The secret ingredient in this Milk Street recipe for single-crust pie dough is the sour cream. It may seem like a small amount, but it's vital for a tender crust; don't be tempted to skip it. You'll ...

When I tell people I grew up in a family of pie bakers, it’s easy to imagine I’m bragging. My mother’s pies are legendary — rich, velvety custard fillings or mounded fruit pies, each cradled in an ...

Once baked, puff pastry becomes crispier and flakier than a regular pie crust due to its separate layers of butter and dough. These layers contain water, which turns into steam in the oven. This then ...