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 ...

Though I have been trying to perfect the art for years, I am still not that good at baking pies. More specifically, I suck at pie crusts. I’ve gotten to a point where the pastry itself tastes ...

In a 9-inch pie plate, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a little well in the center; add the butter, oil, and ice water, and use a fork to mix the liquids into the flour mixture until ...

With pie-making season in full swing, we share lessons on getting your crust just right from the gurus at the Culinary Institute of America. Easy As Pie: Master The Art Of The Perfect Crust Those of ...