A Year of Pies: A Seasonal Tour of Home Baked Pies

A Year of Pies: A Seasonal Tour of Home Baked Pies
By Ashley English
Gifted by Lark Crafts
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Reviewed by Julia Wiatr

A Year of Pies: A Seasonal Tour of Home Baked Pies by Ashley English is a detailed cookbook featuring 60 different seasonal pies, with various sweet, savory, and fruity pies all included. Each of the four seasons is broken down into its own section of delicious pies, and each pie is accompanied by a full-color photograph that showcases either the pie or the tasty ingredients. Step-by-step instructions are provided, so you can easily follow along and bake your own pie.

If you’ve never made a pie before and need help with rolling out pie crust, or finding the difference between types of pie pans, there’s an introductory section to guide you. A Year of Pies provides a quick history of pie and walks you through the basic tools and ingredients used in pie-making. Following that, Ashley English teaches you how to make several types of pie crusts, all of which are used in the book’s recipes. If you want to learn how to make a fancy lattice top or master one of four decorative edges, those techniques are also covered! Tips are also included to help you make your pie more easily.

Whether you’re craving a sweet minty chocolate cream pie, a fruity cherry and vanilla pot pie, or even a savory winter greens and cornbread quiche or spiced meat pie, A Year of Pies: A Seasonal Tour of Home Baked Pies will help you satisfy your hunger. With this book in your cookbook collection, you’ll never worry about what to bring to your next potluck.

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