Think you know the secret to the ultimate homemade pie crust? If you’re still relying on grocery store shortening or standard butter alone, you’re missing out on the single greatest heritage ingredient in the baker’s pantry. Discover the pure, responsibly sourced ingredient that completely transformed my baking 15 years ago, why it yields a shatteringly flaky crust every single time, and why making a masterpiece from scratch is far easier than you think. (Warning: Delicious, unapologetic animal fats ahead!)