Learning how to make a perfect pie crust is a little like how to ride a bicycle. It takes a lot of effort at the outset and a willingness to fall a few times — or in this case, eat a few lousy ...
Line the crust with parchment paper or foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent puffing or slumping. Bake until the edges of the crust are very lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes.
The secret to a memorable pie crust is to build a dough resulting in lots of light, flaky layers that give way to a buttery tenderness in each bite. Those who bake top-notch pies with aplomb ...