Melissa Weller on flaky crusts, perfectly baked fillings, and all the little things you can do to make your best pie yet.

Depending on your comfort level, rolling out dough can feel like a calm, meditative task, or a stressful hurdle that makes baking a chore that leads you to search for recipes that specifically avoid ...

As a pro who’s baked hundreds of pies—these are the top questions I get.

While I love desserts of all types, if I were forced to choose between cake and pie, I'm going for the latter. Why? I love pie crust. When done properly, it is buttery, flaky perfection and takes ...

Take your time when you roll out the dough, and give it another rest before popping it in the oven to prevent it from shrinking and becoming overly tough. You may have to bake longer than you’re ...

Very few things can beat a fresh, homemade pie. The warm smell and flaky crust paired with the right filling make this dessert top-tier. So, it's no surprise that people love making pies. That said, ...

‘Tis that time of year when many amateur bakers take a stab at making a pie from scratch — for Thanksgiving, Christmas or another holiday gathering. For some, the task can be daunting, especially when ...