I don’t know about you, but pie crust is the reason I don’t make pies more often. I mean, so much can go wrong with a traditional crust! I’ve suffered through crust that won’t peel off the waxed paper, crust that’s too sticky, and crust that’s not flaky. That’s why this no-fail press-in-the-plate pie crust is such a winner!
This crust is great for any pie that requires a single baked shell. Fruit pies, like strawberry pie, work especially well.
Five ingredients is all you’ll have to gather. Regarding type of oil to use, walnut oil tastes great. But if you don’t have that on hand, melted coconut oil is next best, and melted butter for a third choice. I don’t recommend a strong-tasting oil like olive oil. Save that for salads!
And no bowl is necessary either, because you will mix the ingredients directly in the pie plate. I told you this crust was easy!
Whisk your dry ingredients until mixed.
Next, add the milk and oil.
Then mix with a fork until the ingredients are fully moistened.
Press into bottom and sides of pan; flute edge if desired. Prick bottom several times with a fork.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
Let cool, then fill with your favorite pie ingredients. See my strawberry pie recipe for a great option.
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No-Fail Press-in-the-Plate Pie Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients in 8- or 9-inch pie plate.
- Add oil and milk.
- Stir with fork until mixture is fully moistened.
- Press into bottom and sides of pie plate.
- Flute edge of crust, if desired.
- Prick bottom several times with a fork.
- Bake in 375-degree oven, 15 minutes.
- Cool crust before adding filling.
Nutrition Facts
No-Fail Press-in-the-Plate Pie Crust
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 19g | 29.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0 | ||
| Cholesterol 0 | 0 | |
| Sodium 194mg | 8.1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 8.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Sugars .8g | ||
| Protein 3g | ||
| Vitamin A 10 IU | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 11mg | Iron 1.3mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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