What is Par-Baking and Why Does It Matter? Par-baking is the process of partially baking a pie crust before adding the filling. It’s essential for pies with custard or creamy fillings, like pumpkin, ...

Roxana Jullapat’s fingers fly across a dish of pale pie dough, pinching, tucking and crimping to create a perimeter of crust that looks like a work of art. The 15-second Instagram reel is mesmerizing.

Pies are abundant during the holiday season, but let's face it—they can be a lot of work if made from scratch. I bake for a living, so here are the most common mistakes I see and the easiest ways to ...