Description
Grandma’s no fuss pie crust recipe delivers flaky, buttery perfection with minimal kitchen effort. Bakers can create delicious pastry quickly using simple ingredients and straightforward techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) vegetable, canola, or olive oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) cold water
Instructions
- Preparation: Spritz a 9-inch pie dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent adhesion during baking.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended, creating a uniform dry base.
- Liquid Integration: Form a central depression in the dry mixture, then gently introduce cold water and oil, gradually incorporating them using a fork or spatula until a soft, slightly textured dough emerges.
- Dough Conditioning: Tenderly knead the mixture with clean hands, applying gentle pressure to transform the crumbly texture into a compact, smooth ball that maintains structural integrity.
- Crust Deployment: Carefully transfer the dough into the prepared pie dish, using fingertips to distribute the mixture evenly across the bottom and sides, ensuring complete coverage and a consistent thickness.
- Aesthetic Finishing: Sculpt the crust’s perimeter by crafting an elegant crimped or scalloped edge, enhancing both visual appeal and structural stability.
- Filling Preparation: The pie crust is now primed and ready for your selected filling, awaiting final baking instructions specific to your chosen recipe.
Notes
- Chill Dough Wisely: Refrigerate the dough for 15-30 minutes before pressing into the pie dish to prevent shrinking and create a flakier texture.
- Master Moisture Balance: Add water gradually to avoid a sticky or dry dough; the perfect consistency should hold together without crumbling.
- Handle with Care: Use light, gentle touches when kneading and pressing the dough to prevent tough, dense crust development.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Pre-bake the crust for 10-12 minutes at 375°F for cream or no-bake fillings to ensure a crisp, golden base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg