I don't ever need an excuse to eat pie, but if you do, next Monday is March 14, aka 3.14, aka Pi Day. Here are some failsafe tips for making dough, plus recipes for savory pies that will warm your heart and sweet ones that will bring you joy. And if you really don't have the time or patience to make your own, here's a guide to the 25 best pie shops in America. TGI Pi Day!
Baking pie is a joy when you use the proper techniques and tools.
Melissa Weller has all the tricks up her sleeve. There is a lot of subtlety that goes into making a good pie crust, the types of intuitive moves or small tips that you learn in a professional kitchen (or by baking with an experienced relative). Below, as well as in my book A Good Bake, I have …
There's an art to creating a beautiful pie crust, and it doesn't have to be intimidating. If you're looking to move beyond a simple, basic crust this …
Beautiful pie, right this way. One of the first articles I wrote for Food52 many moons ago was about my favorite subject: making pies—and making them pretty, to boot. I covered a few decorative edges in that post, but I figured it was about time for a second go-around. There are so many ways to …
Pie season is upon us! Whether you’re making pumpkin, pecan, apple, or something more surprising (chai spiced pear pie!), we are here for you. And so …
Roll out with these picks. We consider a rolling pin an essential baking tool. You need one to make your favorite holiday cookie, and you just can’t get an even pie crust without one. There are many types of rolling pins on the market, from tapered (aka French) to dowel to handled. Not all styles or …
A comprehensive guide to the best kitchen tools for bakers Pie bakers seeking inspiration need look no further than the steady unfolding of the …
From nonreactive cake pans to the best ice cream machine, Stella Parks has the answers. With every recipe I share on Serious Eats, I always mention the specific equipment I use at home. Over time, I've found myself listing the same pieces over and over again, so it seemed time to gather up those …
What’s the difference between a galette and a crostata anyway? Remember that show “I Dream of Jeannie?” Insert the word “pie” in place of Jeannie and that’s my M.O. Fruit pies packed with layers of thinly sliced apples sprinkled with cinnamon and dotted with butter. Cream pies filled with a luscious …
Sweet pies that will bring happiness to your lips.
Savory pies that will warm your heart.
For when you want to let the pros do the baking.
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