Pie

About this book

From English pie and a pint to American apple pie everybody loves it! Here is the story of piealong with the secrets of how to make ittold in irresistible recipes and fantastic photos. First take a bite of pie history starting with the first order in a 9th-century French abbey for goose and chicken pies; meet the piemakers; and witness the luscious innovations. Then master the basic art of pastrymaking and learn how to transform even the most frugal vegetable filling into a luxuriant creation with elaborate curves and flutings. Bake Raised Pork Pie portable pasties for picnics Christmas mince pies a succulent pear and nut pie the ultimate deep cherry pie and more.