A ground meat pie - from my point of view/Shutterstock When baking the most delectable dessert or savory treat, having a great base is vital. This often comes in the form of a flaky, buttery crust.

Puff pastry is the ultimate shortcut to making people think you're a baking wizard. You can turn out gorgeous, flaky pastries ...

Once you start making desserts with puff pastry, it's hard to stop; they're that addictive. These recipes give you those ...

In contrast, many other store-bought puff pastries and pie doughs rely on vegetable shortening to create their signature layers. While these still produce flaky results, they lack the same depth of ...