Erin Jeanne McDowell "wrote the book on pie, a comprehensive handbook that distills all you'll ever need to know for making perfect pies. The Book on Pie starts with the basics, including ways to mix pie dough for extra flaky crusts, storage and freezing, recipe size conversions, and expert tips for decorating and styling, before diving into the recipes for all the different kinds of pies: fruit, custard, cream, chiffon, cold set, savory, and mini....

Since 1995, amateur, commercial, and professional bakers have competed in the National Pie Championships to determine who makes the best pies in America. The Ultimate Book of Pies is a collection of nearly 200 delicious recipes that have won awards at the National Pie Championships. From the unusual-My Big Fat Italian Strawberry Basil Wedding Pie-to the traditional, such as Apple Pie, every recipe has been reviewed by judges and determined to be...

"Everyone knows that serving a pie for dessert makes guests happy. And serving one with a beautifully designed crust that makes guests swoon is even better. Pies are easy to make as stunningly attractive as the most decorative cakes using some basic techniques and the appropriate care when working with pie dough. The recipes and techniques presented in this book give any home baker the tools they need to create breathtaking works of pie art. From...

"Readers fell in love with Kate McDermott and her story-filled cookbook, Art of the Pie. In this new book, McDermott takes her teaching to the next level. Here, she’s focused more on technique: how to decorate pastry with braided crusts, troubleshoot a custard that won’t set, create beautiful layered pies, and perfectly thicken your fruit filling. Once you have the foundations down, it’s time to mix and match crusts, fillings, and toppings....

"Petra (Petee) Paredez shares her personal repertoire of impeccable baking techniques that have made her pie shops, Petee's Pie Company and Petee's Cafe, New York darlings. At the heart of it all, the goal is simple--a tender, flaky crust and perfectly balanced flling--and this cookbook leads the way with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance. A champion of locally sourced ingredients, Paredez features some of the best farms and producers in profiles...

"Learn how to make 100 perfectly imperfect pies with maximized taste through time-honored techniques from the founder of L.A.'s beloved Pie Hole bakery"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover the definitive pie bible from self-confessed pastry deviant, chef and London's King of Pies, Calum Franklin. Calum knows good pies and in his debut cookbook, The Pie Room, he presents a treasure trove of recipes for some of his favorite ever pastry dishes. Want to learn how to create the ultimate sausage roll? Ever wished to master the humble chicken and mushroom pie? In this collection of recipes discover the secrets to 80 delicious and...

"Pie has a rich history in the American Midwest. Stop by any church or community event in the heartland today and you're likely to see as many types of pie on the dessert table as there are people who made them. Midwest Pie brings together the treats, both sweet and savory, that have come to define the region. 'Desperation pies,' that were popular during the Great Depression, the lunch pasties Michigan miners heated over their headlamps, retro favorites...

"Introducing the ultimate collection of pie and tart recipes, featuring 170 recipes for piecrusts, custards, fruit fillings, whipped toppings, and more. From reimagined classics, like Apple Crumb Pie, to creative new takes, like Banana Pudding Meringue Pie, this cookbook is a well of baking inspiration. With tried and tested recipes and photography as your guide, explore the glorious world of artisan pies and tarts from your home kitchen."--back cover....