But four years ago, I was determined to make a foolproof flaky pie crust - since I have to make ... Christensen and Meghan Splawn. Emma chose all-butter for the best flavor and created the base ...

add the cubed butter a little at a time, beating until the mixture looks dry and crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture for the crumb topping; refrigerate it while you bake the crust.

2½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt 2½ sticks (10 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut in ½-inch pieces 5-8 tablespoons ice water ...

One of the most iconic examples of this is the cherry pie in “Twin Peaks ... which gives you a tender, flaky crust.” She recommends a mix of butter and shortening, though any fat will ...

Remove from the heat, beat in the butter ... Pour the cold cherry filling into the pastry-lined dish. Roll out the remaining pastry into a disc that is big enough to cover the pie.