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Need a great flavored crust for quiche, pie, or pizza? From whole grain to pastry to graham cracker, these easy crust recipes are foolproof and delicious.

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How to Make a Pastry Chef's Signature Recipe

Alan Carter, pastry chef at Mission Beach Cafe in San Francisco, demonstrates the never-fail method for making the perfect pie, from rolling out a pie crust to his favorite pastry recipe.

"… surface, sprinkle with additional flour. "You want a generous crust , so don't roll it too thin," Alan says. "A quarter inch … dough to the pie plate. With floured hands, unfold the pie crust into the pie plate and gently slide it (if necessary) so it …"

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How to Make a Double-Crust Piecrust

Making a delicious double- crust pie pastry is simple with these easy … the dough into a ball. For a double- crust piecrust, divide the ball of dough in … evenly distribute the fruit in the bottom crust . Use a sharp knife to trim the pastry …

How to Make a Single-Crust Piecrust

Learn how to make a single- crust pie pastry in 11 simple steps. Following your piecrust recipe, use … regular foil or a single layer of heavy-duty foil. The foil prevents the crust from shrinking or losing its shape while it bakes.

How to Make a Tart Crust

Follow these expert tips for a tender, flaky tart crust that turns out right every time.

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How to Make Decorative Cutout Pie Crust Edges

Learn how to dress-up your pie edges with decorative crust cutouts.

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A pie crust decorated with cut-outs is an easy way to make a pie fancier. To a make a decorative cut-out pie crust , start by rolling out pastry scraps until very thin. Use a cookie cutter to make the decorative elements. Deep cutter into the

How to Keep Pie Crust from Overbrowning

We show you how to use aluminum foil to protect the edges of your pie crust as it bakes.

Tue, 21 Jun 2011|More from Food & Recipes
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then place fit the foil over the pie crust . You can put the foil on from the beginning and remove it before baking is complete or you can watch the crust as it bakes and put it on before the edges get too brown.

Decorative Cutout Crust Edges

Make your pie extra special. Use your favorite cookie cutter or make a template for a design motif. See how beautiful and simple it can be to do.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Food & Recipes
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A pie crust decorated with cut-outs is an easy way to make a pie fancier. To make a decorative cut-out pie crust , start by rolling out pastry scraps until very thin. Use a cookie cutter to make the decorative elements. Deep cutter into the

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Rich-and-Creamy Cheesecakes

… cheesecake recipe features a gingersnap crust , a luscious layer of caramel, and a chocolate … coffee powder tops a crisp chocolate cookie crust . A swirl of raspberries, blackberries … orange filling and crisp graham- cracker crust . Curled strips of orange peel add a festive …

Easy, Elegant Tarts, Tartlets & Tassies

… chocolate ganache top a chocolate shortbread crust to create this stunning dessert. Sprinkle … of cinnamon ice cream. Make the buttery crust for this mouthwatering tart with crushed … pastry-shop look by adding a lattice-top crust and a sprinkling of sliced almonds. Yummy …

Our Best Fall Pies & Tarts

… but eats like a pie. A lattice-top crust gives this easy-to-make tart a fancy … or vanilla ice cream. A pretty pleated crust wraps up this tart's delicious filling … pile it up. Oats baked into the flour crust add a rustic touch, while warm caramel …

Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipes

… sweetened with maple syrup and a gingersnap crust . Classic pumpkin pie is dressed up with … make this irresistible dessert. An oat crust means this pie is low in fat, high in … Frangelico liqueur, and a sweet hazelnut crust make this pumpkin pie recipe extra special …

Delicious Make-Ahead Pies & Tarts

… Make-Ahead Tip: Save time by making the crust in advance. You can roll the pastry out … in this rustic apple tart: in the flaky crust and in the crunchy crumb topping. Make … brownielike filling tops flakey pastry crust . Hot fudge sauce and chopped nuts make …

Our Best Apple Pies & Tarts

… Just slice the fruit and pile it up. Oats baked into the flour crust add a rustic touch, while warm caramel sauce drizzled on … low-fuss dessert on a basic cookie sheet. Simply fold the crust over the edge of the fruit. With just six ingredients and 35 …