Our 15 Best Tips for Making Perfect Pies
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We make a lot of pies here at The Kitchn — which is great, because practice makes perfect when it comes to pie-making. Along the way, we’ve picked up quite a few tips and tricks for the perfect pie, from rolling it to freezing it to cutting that tricky first slice. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a pie-baking pro, you’ll learn something new from these 15 tips.
- 1 5 Steps to Master Perfect Pie Crust
- 2 No More Shrinkage: 4 Tips for Blind Baking Pie Crust
- 3 Finishing Touches: How to Get a Perfect Golden Pie Crust
- 4 Pie Tip: Use Rice Flour to Roll Your Crust
- 5 Pie Tip: How To Roll Out Pie Dough Without a Rolling Pin
Bakers Trick: Perfectly Cooked Pie Crust, Every Time
- 6 5 Tips to Avoid Soggy Summer Fruit Pies
- 7 Best Pie Tip: Brush the Crust with Egg
- 8 Bakers Trick: Perfectly Cooked Pie Crust, Every Time
- 9 Baker’s Tip: Choosing the Right Pie Dish
- 10 A Smart Reader Tip for Better Baking in Flimsy Aluminum Pie Pans
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The Sacrificial Slice: The Secret to a Perfect Piece of Pie
- 11 Tip: Freeze Fruit Fillings for Pies Right Now
- 12 For Convenience & A Better Crust: Freeze Unbaked Pies
- 13 3 Ways to Make Pies and Pie Dough in Advance
- 14 The Sacrificial Slice: The Secret to a Perfect Piece of Pie
- 15 5 Ways to Transport a Pie When You Don’t Have a Pie Carrier
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