Kristin Hoffman (author of Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book) demonstrates how to make a pie crust that is flaky, buttery, and won’t shrink on you.

There are a few things that people tell me frequently they are intimidated by in baking. Pie crust is among the most common answers!
I get it. It can feel fussy and messy.
It can also be frustrating when it shrinks as it bakes, or comes out tough and chewy instead of flaky.
So I wanted to create a video tutorial to help make the process approachable!
What You’ll Learn
This video should hopefully answer all of your pie crust questions! We cover:
- How to make a dough that will produce a super flaky crust
- How to prevent your crust from shrinking
- How to prep your dough ahead
- How to blind bake a crust
- How to make a double crust
- How to make a lattice crust
If you are only interested in certain sections of the video, you can hover over the progress bar to see the different chapters. You can then select the section you are interested in watching.

I hope you find this video helpful! If you make any pies using my tips, I want to see them!
Happy Baking!
Baker Bettie
Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book
Classic Baking Techniques and Recipes for Building Baking Confidence
Baking from scratch can be hard. Baking is a particular science that requires precise measurements and steps. With Kristin Hoffman, aka Baker Bettie, the science behind baking will become second nature! Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book lays a foundation of basic baking skills and master recipes that are sure to boost your baking confidence.
Learn top tips from a professional chef. Consider Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book your at-home culinary and baking school guide. This baking cookbook goes beyond the recipe by teaching the science behind baking. From measurements, techniques, step-by-step processes, to how to use base recipes to create endless baked goods that will make you drool. This book ensures that you will be able to tackle any baking recipe with confidence!