Creating a pie crust that is easy to remember and prepare can be a daunting task for any baker. With so many different recipes and techniques available, it can be difficult to know where to start. Whether you are a novice baker or an experienced one, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and unforgettable pie crust. We will explore the key ingredients and techniques needed to make a successful pie crust, as well as provide tips and tricks to make the process easier and more enjoyable.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY PIE CRUST
Prep now and enjoy wonderful pies all season. Make the crust and topping in advance and keep them in the freezer for up to three months, then defrost fully before using.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To make the dough for the pie crust, mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Cut 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. With a pastry blender, cut in butter, working until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add 4 tablespoons ice water; work with hands until dough comes together. If dough is still crumbly, add more ice water a tablespoon at a time (up to 4 more tablespoons). Do not overwork.
- Divide dough in half, and flatten halves into disks. Wrap disks separately in plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- To form the pie shell, roll the dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch round. Wrap around rolling pin and carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate.
- Fit gently into bottom and side of plate. Use kitchen shears to trim dough to a 1-inch overhang; fold under, and seal to form a rim.
- Crimp rim with fingertips and knuckle. Repeat with remaining dough; wrap each with plastic, stack, and freeze.
EASIEST PIE CRUST EVER!
For years I used my mom's old pie crust recipe, then she got me a cookbook for Christmas that had this pie crust in it. I was sold. It's easy, delicious and bakes perfectly.
Provided by kneeling_redhead
Categories Pie
Time 10m
Yield 1 crust, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add oil and water all at once to flour.
- With a fork, stir until mixture holds together.
- Shape dough into a ball and flatten.
- Roll between two pieces of wax paper to a 12" diameter.
- Peel off one piece of wax paper and invert dough, paper side up, into a 9" pie plate.
- Peel off second piece of paper. Ease an fit pastry into plate. Trim and flute edges.
- NOTE: DO NOT pierce pie crust. Fill as desired and bake according to pie recipe.
- Can be doubled for a 2 crust pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 291.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2
EASY PIE CRUST
Even novice bakers who shy away from homemade pie pastry can't go wrong with this recipe. It is easy to roll out and produces a tender, flaky crust every time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield pastry for a single- or double-crust pie (9 or 10 inches).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with vinegar. Gradually add the milk, tossing with a fork until a ball is formed. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , For a single crust, roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions., For a double crust, divide pastry in two portions so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
EASY PIE CRUST
This recipe was given to me by a friend of mine many years ago and I enjoy it because it has a different taste and is so easy to fix.
Provided by B1BMOM
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place all ingredients in 9 inch pie pan. Stir together with fork. Pat mixture into bottom and up the sides of the pan. Poke holes in bottom and side of crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. Use as directed in favorite pie recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 292.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
EASY TO REMEMBER PIE CRUST
This is not a recipe I would recommend to a novice baker. But if you know how to make a pie crust, it is super easy to remember! Half as much shortening as flour, and half as much cold water as shortening!
Provided by Deirdre Dee
Categories Pastry Pie Crusts
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place flour in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and mix just until dough comes together. Allow to rest in refrigerator before rolling out.n
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 0.3 mg
IMPOSSIBLY EASY PIE CRUST
This is a perfect pie crust recipe for anyone to use. You CAN NOT screw it up, it will work every time, and you will love it. I refuse to allow you to fail.
Provided by GondolaQueen
Categories Savory Pies
Time 45m
Yield 2 double crust pies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Using a fork, two knives, your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the lard into the flour mixture until the lard is completely incorporated to small pea sized pieces.
- *Work quickly, as it is important that the lard stay cold, and not begin melting. Cold lard means flaky pastry. Melt-y lard means mushy gross pastry. Keep that in mind.*.
- In a small bowl, beat egg and vinegar with a 1/2 cup of cold water.
- * The egg will help to "raise" the dough as it cooks. Not everyone uses egg in their pastry. I do. This is why you WON'T fail here.*.
- Drizzle your COLD water/ egg mixture (remember the cold lard?) into the flour/ lard and using your free hand and a fork, "pull" the dry ingredients from the outer edge of the bowl towards the drizzle of liquid.
- When you have gotten all the Egg/ water in, squish the dough down lightly to "force" the dry and wet together more.
- * Do this without kneeding. Don't kneed. I forbid this action.*.
- Flip the dough over, exposing the dry bits on the bottom of the bowl. Drizzle a small portion of the left over cold water to dampen the dry ingredients.
- Fold the dough over on itself 1 time, and push firmly into the bottom of the bowl.
- * remember what I said about kneeding? Still don't do it.*.
- Using your fingers, imagine a 'cross' on the top of the dough, marking four (4) sections apart.
- Lay out four (4) sheets of plastic wrap, and place one (1) section of the dough on each sheet of the wrap, wrapping tightly, and squishing into a disc. Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to 'refirm' the lard.
- When your dough has solidified again, but you can still roll it, unwrap your plastic wrap, and lay it out flat. Place another piece of plastic on top, sandwiching the dough between them. Using your rolling pin, simply turn, roll, turn, roll until you have the size/ thickness you like.
- * Because you used the plastic wrap, you also don't have to scrape a bunch of sticky pastry dough off your counter or table. Awesome.*.
- I included "Cooking" time as the "Fridge" time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2576.8, Fat 184.3, SaturatedFat 71.5, Cholesterol 276.2, Sodium 1748.6, Carbohydrate 194.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3, Protein 29
Tips:
- Use chilled ingredients: This helps to keep the butter from melting too quickly, which can make the crust tough.
- Work quickly: The longer you work the dough, the more gluten will develop, which can also make the crust tough.
- Don't overmix the dough: Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This helps to make the dough easier to handle and less likely to stick to the rolling pin.
- Roll the dough out evenly: This will help to ensure that the crust bakes evenly.
- Trim the edges of the dough: This will help to prevent the crust from shrinking too much in the oven.
- Bake the crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can easily make a delicious and flaky pie crust that will be the perfect base for your favorite pie recipes. So next time you're in the mood for a homemade pie, don't be afraid to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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