"Pie doughs using all butter are delicious, but they often have a crumbly texture. To make a flakier crust, we’ve added a little shortening and lemon juice. Try it with your next apple pie. What to buy: For some pie recipes, you’ll need pie weights to line the crust so that it doesn’t puff up while pre-baking. If you don’t have pie weights or forgot to get them, just use some dried beans. Game plan: The dough can be made, tightly wrapped, and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. If you need enough dough for both a bottom and upper crust, just double the recipe. Making your pie dough from scratch is worth the extra effort. Here are some pointers to help you do it right...."