So, my friends and I were discussing dessert baking and the subject of tricky pie crusts came up. I asked each of them what they thought the most important aspect of making a pie crust was.
One of my friends insisted that using shortening instead of butter was essential to the recipe. If you use butter, the crust will not turn out as flaky.
Another friend piped up and said that it was not butter or shortening but the ratio of the butter/shortening to the amount of flour. Without the right ratio, your pie could be ruined.
My third friend mentioned that it was not the recipe but the little additions that make it golden and flaky, such as a sprinkle of sugar and a tablespoon of honey.
Actually, none of them were right. None of these factors are nearly as important as the one that could absolutely ruin a perfectly well made pie crust.
The answer is surpisingly simple and I have included it in my "Making a Perfect Pie Crust" E-Book and you can have it free below.
My Free "Making a Perfect Pie Crust" E-Book
"Easy as Pie" Newsletter readers also get my ebook on making pie crust. This E-Cookbook includes instructions on creating, decorating and baking a perfect crust. There are my favorite methods for making a pie irresistible to anyone around.
I have included page 4 below:

Table of Contents
1. Making the Perfect Pie Crust
a. Recipe
b. Chill Out! The Most Important Aspect
2. Decorative Pie Crusts
a. The Flute
b. The Cookie Cutter Technique
c. Lattice Pie Designs
d. Faux Lattice Pie Designs
e. Twist Lattice Pie Designs
f. Fruit Designs
g. Using Lattice Rollers
3. Advanced Pie Baking
Print this book and keep it near your favorite dessert cookbook for constant reference.