Food - Drink
The Simple Way To Elevate Store-Bought Pie Crust
By BETHANY SWANSON
Any true connoisseur will tell you that the crust is one of the most notable, though sometimes overlooked, characteristics of a good pie. Flaky, buttery, and perfectly golden brown, an artfully arranged crust looks impressive and plays an important role in holding the tasty treat together.
It takes time and patience to make a perfect pie crust, and while it is best to make one from scratch, a store-bought crust is a good alternative. Adding butter to a store-bought pie crust will add flair to the pie, as it creates air pockets that add flakiness to pastry and pie dough.
Another way to level up a store-bought pie crust is to add a dash of spice like cinnamon, sugar, or another ingredient that will complement your pie's flavor. Try crushing buttery shortbread cookies (such as Walkers) in a food processor and then pressing the crumbs gently into your raw pie dough, which will help prevent the store-bought crust from drying out, while also adding delicious flavor.