We made three pie crusts—each with a different type of flour—to find the one that would make the crispiest, flakiest one.

With that PSA out of the way, the clear winner and most frequently named brand was from Bronx-based Dufour Pastry Kitchens, which promotes itself as “the chef’s secret source” for frozen traditional ...

That said, even experienced bakers run into challenges. Whether it's a shrinking crust, soggy bottom, or dough that cracks ...