How do you make a traditional flakey pie crust? The answer is here - check out these 2 videos hosted by Julia Child: Harvest Apple Pie, Part 1 and 2
I followed this pie crust recipe and production technique with fantastic results.
(Here's an alternate technique on How to Bake a Double-Crust Fruit Pie with tips and videos.)
This type of crust made with refined wheat flour and lots of butter is not all that healthy. It is, however, delicious - and great as an occasional treat. Using organic wheat and butter does make it healthier!
I filled this superb crust with fresh local blueberries and cherries. This particular pie was made without refined sugar: Double-crust Blueberry Cherry Pie
Good stuff. Here's a shot of the last piece :-)
