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Description of  How to Build a Better Pie: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Flaky Crusts, Toppers, and the Things in Between

Whether you want to try your hand at Apple Pie or Chicken Fat and Pea Pie, How to Build a Better Pie will provide everything you need to know. Learn the skills, practice the techniques, master the recipes, and build yourself a better pie. Inside, author Millicent Souris shows you: —Solid foundations: how to make and roll out the crust, including a basic crust and alternative crusts such as crumble, shortbread, and cheddar cheese —The practical equipment basics and essential pie-making tips that you really need —The methods behind a lattice and a full top crust, and how to tell which one to use —Fruit pies, from Rhubarb Pie to Cherry Pie to Apricot Tomatillo Pie, and beyond —Staple pies, including Walnut Maple Pie, Corn Buttermilk Pie, and Chocolate Olive Oil Pie —Savory pies, such as Oyster Pie, Lamb Pie, and Chicken Pot Pie —How to go small: hand pies, turnovers, and galette