: Because wheat flour was a common and easily found commodity, creating a crust became one of the nation's earliest culinary traditions. Varieties of American Wheat Crusts
Today, American bakers use several types of wheat-based flours to achieve different textures and nutritional profiles: Bread Flour Wheat Pie Crust America
: During the American Revolution, the term "coffin" was replaced by "crust," signaling a shift in perception toward the pastry as a part of the meal itself. : Because wheat flour was a common and