pie crust

Simply Recipes shares three simple tricks to make store-bought pie crust taste homemade. The tips are aimed at bakers who want the convenience of ready-made dough without sacrificing flavor or texture during the busy holiday baking season.

Food publication Allrecipes is sharing a recipe for apple pie baked brie, a party appetizer that wraps brie cheese in pie crust with apple pie filling and bakes it until gooey. The dish combines two favorites, dessert-style apple pie and warm melted cheese, making it a popular choice for holiday gatherings and game-day spreads as home cooks look for easy crowd-pleasing snacks.

Food writers have published a recipe for homemade Detroit-style pizza built around a same-day dough, removing the usual overnight rise. The method walks home cooks through mixing, proofing and baking the thick, airy, cheese-crisped crust in a single session. It is being shared across Bay Area news outlets as an approachable weekend cooking project for fans of the Michigan square pie.