Pie baker's need Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Pie baker's need . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHORTENING.

Crossword Answer For Pie baker's need:

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
98%	SHORTENING Pie baker's need	(10)
7%	YEAST Baker's need	(5)	Thomas Joseph	Jul 8, 2025
6%	SKY Pie in the __	(3)	LA Times Daily	Sep 29, 2025
6%	OVEN Baker?	(4)	Universal	Sep 14, 2025
5%	ALA Pie ___ mode	(3)	New York Times	Sep 29, 2025
5%	NEAT In apple-pie order	(4)	Commuter	Sep 29, 2025
5%	COTTAGE Cheese pie? (7)	(7)	The Sun Two Speed	Sep 22, 2025
5%	ELIAS "The Baker" actor Koteas	(5)	Premier Sunday	Sep 21, 2025
5%	LIME Key __ pie	(4)	Newsday	Sep 17, 2025
5%	CUTIE Sweetie pie	(5)	Universal	Sep 16, 2025

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What is the answer of Pie baker's need Crossword Clue?

In baking, "Pie baker's need" refers to an ingredient that helps create a flaky and tender crust. Shortening, a solid fat made from hydrogenated vegetable oil, is commonly used for this purpose due to its ability to inhibit gluten formation, resulting in a more delicate texture.