5 Steps to a Foolproof Piecrust

Whoever came up with the term "easy as pie" surely wasn't referring to crust. "Many a great cook or baker is intimidated by piecrust," says Helen Fletcher, owner of Truffes specialty bakery in St. Louis and piecrust maker extraordinaire. When Helen shared her super-easy piecrust recipe and tips for making it turn out perfectly, Midwest Living®'s Test Kitchen knew they had a winner.

The next slides show Helen's piecrust tips. You can also click on the links below to see her recipes.

Helen's Single-Crust Pie Pastry

Helen's Two-Crust Pie Pastry

Watch a short video about making perfect piecrust