Lesley Stockton

Lesley Stockton, a senior kitchen gear writer for Wirecutter, shares her extensive pie-making expertise. She simplifies pie-baking fears with practical tips like accepting imperfections and mastering core techniques. Lesley recommends a tapered rolling pin for perfect dough and explains why baking sheets are essential. She reveals her go-to pate brisée recipe and suggests nontraditional pies, like a double-crust plum or buttermilk pie. With solutions for common challenges, Lesley empowers every baker to create beautiful, tasty pies!