Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

baker cutting circles out of dough - PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock A lattice design on a pie crust is a timeless, stunning effect that requires advanced pastry knowledge and a deft touch.

It would be a shame to go through all the trouble of homemaking a pie, gathering the ingredients, and mixing the fillings, all to present it to your guests with a boring crust. While there are various ...

I have a confession to make. I don't like to make pie crust. I can. I have. I do. I don't like to, so I don't. I buy ready-made pie crusts. And doing so has several benefits. First, my husband is ...