All-Butter Pie Crust

Crust is pretty much the unifying factor when it comes to pie. This fluid, flexible, feisty dish morphs into countless shapes and styles, but you can count on the final result having some sort of crust. It won’t get too much attention in the following chapters—with a notable exception here and there—as most pies are distinguished by their filling. But don’t let that fool you. The crust is our trusty friend, a guide into the wide and wonderful world of pie. It will be the common thread woven