Best 3 Fried Pie Crust Recipes

Fried pie crust is a versatile and delicious pastry that can be used for a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're looking for a flaky crust for your favorite fruit pie or a crispy shell for your next batch of empanadas, fried pie crust is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a golden-brown, flaky crust that will take your pies and pastries to the next level.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED PIE CRUST

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This is the best recipe I've found for really old time fried pies. This reminds me of the pies my grandmother used to make and they were delicious. Easy, Easy, Easy to make, especially if you use food processor. This recipe was given me by Martha DeFoor, White Hall, AR

Provided by paperdoll82

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 pies, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup Crisco (if you're really "southern" you can use lard)
1 cup plain flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot water
1 egg yolk
filling can be any dried fruit prepared according to package directions. my favorite is apricot

Steps:

Mix all ingredients. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles. Make circles at least 4". Fill pastry with 1 heaping tablespoon prepared fruit. Fold circle in half, seal edges with fork if you don't have plastic utensils for making pot stickers and the like. Fry until golden brown in about 1/4" canola oil. Great served hot or cold.

FRIED PIE CRUST

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The crust is fried, not the pie. This originally came from a wonderful pineapple cream pie, but is great with all no-bake cream fillings.

Provided by HAMM

Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

½ cup butter
½ cup flaked coconut
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

Combine butter, coconut, flour and brown sugar in a sauce pan. Cook on medium heat until a rich brown color, stirring frequently.
Pour into pie plate and press out to edges evenly with a fork.
Allow to cool before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 96.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

FRIED PIE CRUST

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As a little girl, I remember my mother making fried pies for us as a special treat. Although she didn't have a recipe for the filling, I did find her recipe for her pie crust. I think you will enjoy these as much as I did when I was growing up. If only mother was here today to share them with!

Provided by Toodles

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup Crisco shortening
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Add flour, salt and powdered sugar into bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture is incorporated well.
Add soda to buttermilk.
Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
Roll dough into a ball and chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out onto floured surface and cut into 6" circles.
Fill with your favorite pie filling.
Fry until golden brown.

Tips:

Keep the dough cold: Cold dough is less likely to stick to your hands and will result in a flakier crust. Work the dough quickly and don't overhandle it.
Use the right amount of flour: Too much flour will make the dough tough, while too little flour will make it difficult to handle. Add flour gradually and stop when the dough just comes together.
Chill the dough before rolling: This will make the dough easier to roll and will help to prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
Roll the dough evenly: This will help to ensure that the pie crust is cooked evenly.
Use a pie plate with a removable bottom: This will make it easy to remove the pie from the pan after it has baked.
Trim the edges of the dough: This will help to prevent the pie crust from shrinking in the oven.
Brush the edges of the dough with water: This will help to seal the edges of the pie crust and prevent it from cracking.
Bake the pie crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy, flaky crust.
Let the pie crust cool before filling: This will help to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.

Conclusion:

Making a fried pie crust is a relatively simple process, but there are a few things you can do to ensure that your crust turns out perfectly. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious, flaky fried pie crust that will be the perfect addition to your next meal.