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Simple Pie Crust Using 4 Easy Ingredients

April 17, 2020 by Missy Rakes 63 Comments

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Simple Homemade Pie Crust

I’ve always been kind of intimidated to make my own pie crust. I’ve heard that if you don’t do it just right then it won’t turn out. But after finding this simple recipe that requires only four ingredients and no rolling I figured it was time for me to give it a whirl.

This is the perfect pie crust recipe to try if you’ve never made it before because it’s so simple and really hard to mess up. It always turns out tender, flaky and delicious!

This is a great recipe because you can choose to roll it out like traditional pie crust if you want or you can just press it into your pie pan for a quick and simple pie crust.

It really is a good recipe for beginners. I hope you enjoy the recipe and be sure to leave your best homemade pie baking tips in the comment section below. Happy baking friends!

How to Make a Simple Homemade Pie Crust:

In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt.

Stir in oil and water, mixing until just combined.

Form dough into ball and place it in a greased pie pan. (You may also choose to roll your pie crust out on a floured surface).

Press dough out evenly until it covers entire pie pan including the sides. Make sure you press it thin where the side and bottom meet. Crimp edges if desired.

To Prebake (only if your pie recipe requires it):

Poke with fork and bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes.

Are you looking for some awesome pie recipes? Here are a few of my favorites:

Kentucky Derby Day Pie
Perfect Pecan Pie
Dutch Apple Pie
Butternut Squash Pie
Freezer Apple Pie Filling

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Note: This recipe was originally published in October 2013.

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Simple Pie Crust

See how easy it is to make your own homemade pie crust!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Simple Homemade Pie Crust
Servings: 8
Calories: 217kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt.
  • Stir in oil and water, mixing until just combined.
  • Form dough into ball and place it in a greased pie pan. (You may also choose to roll out your pie crust on a floured surface if desired.)
  • Press dough out evenly until it covers entire pie pan including the sides. Make sure you press it thin where the side and bottom meet. Crimp edges if desired.

Notes

To Prebake (only if your pie recipe requires it):
Poke with fork and bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
This easy pie crust uses only four ingredients and no rolling is required! Plus, it's always flaky and tender.

 

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  1. Elaine Mejia says

    June 24, 2020 at 2:17 am

    This pie crust recipe is very similar to the one I found in a vegetarian cookbook. The main differences are whole wheat pastry flour, canola or safflower oil and ice water. I came here because I misplaced my cookbook! LOL Thank you for posting it - have a good one!!

    5 stars

    Reply
  2. Tanya says

    July 16, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Can you refrigerate dough for the next day?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 16, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Yes!
      Reply
  3. Lela Simco says

    July 21, 2020 at 12:19 am

    What kind of flour? Plain or self rising? Does it matter? Can’t wait to make this recipe. I am 71 years old and have never made a pie crust.
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 21, 2020 at 10:20 am

      This recipe uses all-purpose flour. Happy baking!
      Reply
  4. Sandra Pendleton says

    July 26, 2020 at 11:42 am

    Can this recipe be made with gluten free flour .
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 27, 2020 at 8:49 am

      I'm not sure, but it's worth a try!
      Reply
  5. Nancy says

    September 1, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    This pie didn't work and was very salted I will not use it again. Thats what I get for taking short cuts
    ★☆☆☆☆

    1 star

    Reply
  6. Phyllis says

    September 10, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Does this make one cryst or twi? I need a top and bottom crust. Ty!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      September 11, 2020 at 9:33 am

      It only makes one crust.
      Reply
  7. Heather says

    October 27, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Unable to get to come together enough to roll out. I just tried to press the dough into the pie pan.
    Reply
  8. Jordan says

    December 23, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    I wanted to make a double batch of this to make a pot pie. Followed the recipe and the dough didn’t stay together at all. Was very crumbly. I made it work with the bottom, but the top of the pot pie is a giant crumbly mess. Won’t be using this recipe again.
    ★☆☆☆☆
    Reply
  9. Jillian says

    December 28, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Awful pie crust recipe DON’T waste your time on this!
    ★☆☆☆☆

    1 star

    Reply
  10. Rebecca Hunter says

    January 21, 2021 at 11:02 pm

    Great recipe! Worked perfect for a quick chicken and veggie pot pie for my family’s dinner this evening.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
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