We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Between flaky phyllo dough, complex pâte à choux, and a humble crumb crust, there are a number of different types of pie crust to consider ...

A traditional Cornish pasty is miners' food - a hand pie filled with beef, potatoes and onions, with a crust that could be used as a handle. (Most are similar in shape to an empanada.) Even the modern ...