Description
Rustic No Fuss Pie Crust delivers flaky, buttery perfection with minimal effort. Bakers can craft this simple dough quickly, ensuring delicious homemade pies without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable, canola, or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water
Oil and Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9-inch (23-centimeter) pie dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent potential sticking during baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder using a whisk to ensure uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Create a small well in the center of the dry mixture and gradually pour cold water and oil into the flour combination.
- Gently fold and mix the ingredients using a fork or spatula until a soft, slightly crumbly dough begins to form.
- Use your hands to delicately knead the dough, pressing and compressing until it becomes a cohesive, smooth ball that holds together without crumbling.
- Transfer the dough ball into the prepared pie dish, using your fingertips to evenly spread and press the mixture across the bottom and up the sides of the dish.
- Carefully shape the edges of the crust, creating a decorative crimped or scalloped pattern using your fingers or a fork to enhance visual appeal.
- The pie crust is now ready for your preferred filling, and can be baked according to the specific recipe requirements for your chosen pie.
Notes
- Customize the crust edges by pinching or using a fork for a decorative touch that adds homemade charm.
- Work quickly when handling the dough to prevent it from becoming tough or overworked.
- Cold ingredients help create a flakier texture, so keep water and mixing tools chilled if possible.
- Check dough consistency by gently squeezing a small amount – it should hold together without crumbling.
- Leftover dough can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for future pie-making adventures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 970 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 48 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 98 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg