Pie crust is a culinary canvas that can be transformed into a multitude of delectable creations. Whether you prefer the flaky layers of a classic buttery crust or the rustic charm of a hand-rolled pastry, the perfect pie crust can elevate any filling to new heights. With a little know-how and the right ingredients, you can master the art of pie crust making and impress your friends and family with your culinary prowess.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
PERFECT PIE CRUST
Try this recipe for Perfect Pie Crust from Food Network's Ina Garten.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Yield 2 (10-inch) crusts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan. Repeat with the top crust.
BEST EVER PIE CRUST
You can double or half the recipe without any problem. This is a simple recipe and very tasty! It will be very flaky.
Provided by Jean Haseloh
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll out dough on a floured counter. Don't over work it. Use as directed in pie recipe.
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 145.9 mg
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.
V'S HOMEMADE PIE CRUST
This quick pastry is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep dough well-wrapped until ready to use.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 pie crust, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together. Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.
- Shape dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Line pie plate with pastry. Trim around perimeter for a 1-inch overhang to fold under and crimp as desired.
- Note: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 145.7, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.4, Protein 1.6
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.
BASIC PIE CRUST
Use this recipe when making our Coconut Custard Pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 40m
Yield One 9-inch crust
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, briefly pulse flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons ice water. Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed (if necessary, add up to 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time). Dont overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Fold plastic over dough; press to shape into a 1-inch-thick disk. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
- On a floured piece of parchment paper, roll dough to a 14-inch round with a floured rolling pin. Wrap dough around rolling pin, discarding paper; unroll over a 9-inch pie plate (opposite). Gently fit into bottom and up sides of plate (do not stretch dough).
- Using kitchen shears, trim dough to a 1-inch overhang. Fold under itself to form a rim, and press to seal. Using thumb and forefinger, crimp rim of crust. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 2 g
PIE CRUST IV
My grandmother supported her family during the Depression by baking. This is her recipe for pie crust. I use this often as I am a pie baker. The trick to good pie crust is to be gentle and treat it very lightly.
Provided by Jan Bittner
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix shortening, flour, and salt together with a fork or a pastry blender until very crumbly. Add as much water as needed to hold together, and mix lightly with a fork.
- Roll gently on a floured pastry cloth to about an inch larger than pie plate. Fold carefully in half, lift to pie plate, and unfold. Press into pan. For a single-crust pie, trim with a small knife to about 1/2 inch beyond rim. Fold up, and pinch so edge of pie is raised from rim.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 146.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
EASY HOMEMADE PIE CRUST
This pie crust is my personal favorite and is made using a food processor, which makes cutting the butter into the flour very simple. By the way, you can make a double batch of this, and freeze the individually wrapped dough for future pie-related adventures.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 1-second pulses.
- Stir water and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Pour half the ice water and vinegar mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Pulse to combine, about 3 (1-second) pulses. Pour in remaining ice water and vinegar mixture. Pulse until mixture just starts to come together, about 8 (1-second) pulses.
- Turn dough out onto a wooden surface, pat into round shape and divide in half. Form each half into a disc about 5 inches wide.
- Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Keep your ingredients cold: Cold butter and water will help to create a flaky crust. You can even freeze your butter for 30 minutes before grating it.
- Work quickly: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Be sure to mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to your work surface and will make it easier to roll out.
- Roll the dough out evenly: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Be sure to roll the dough out from the center to the edges.
- Trim the edges of the dough: Use a sharp knife to trim the edges of the dough so that they are even.
- Crimp the edges of the dough: Use your fingers to crimp the edges of the dough to seal them together.
- Bake the pie crust according to the recipe: The baking time will vary depending on the type of pie crust you are making.
Conclusion:
With a little practice, you can make a perfect pie crust every time. Just remember to keep your ingredients cold, work quickly, and chill the dough before rolling it out. With these tips, you'll be able to create delicious and beautiful pies that everyone will love.
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