Are you flummoxed by how to make pie crust? Do not fret. Many people are. Everytime I talk about pie with someone, the conundrum of pie crust comes up. Do not stress, my friend. The Pie Queen of Austin, Texas, has a solution for you.

I came upon Ms. Buckingham’s pie wagon on South Congress on the very same day she was being photographed by Southern Living. Her buttermilk pie was selected as one of their top “Pies of the South” and for good reason: it’s sweet, and decadent, and all things southern. Visiting with the Pie Queen, she has a wealth of pie insight, and I’m so happy to share our chats with you.

Here we chat about her secrets to making a great pie crust…