The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Every June, I anticipate the first batch of ripe strawberries in our backyard. Checking the patch each morning I look for the bright red fruit, like little ruby gems, peeking out from under the shade of their leaves. In time for our family Fathers' Day celebration, we had a bounty of gorgeous strawberries ready to pluck last week. This delightful pie with a cloud of creamy filling in a sweet and salty pretzel crust, acts as the perfect vehicle for highlighting the beauty of sun-ripened strawberries. A celebration of the season!

Ingredients:

14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus mor...