Yes, we know we're a little late to the pie party, seeing as how Thanksgiving was yesterday. But people still bake pies year-round, right? There's the lemon meringue and the coconut cream and the key lime. None of them holiday-ish, per se.
So here's a version of a pie crust that requires no roll-out. Which is perfect for us because rolling pins give us hives. We hate making pie crust from scratch and will usually buy it pre-made from the store. But this crust...this crust is perfect. Not a beauty queen, for sure, but easy. And delicious.
Rating: 1/4 assed
Here's what you need and how you do it:
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix ingredients right in the pie plate. Press into place with your fingertips. Prick bottom with fork. Bake for ten minutes. Remove from oven, fill and bake until pie filling is firm.
For a printable version of this recipe, click here.
mmm, gonna try that one. I tried to make a homemade crust the other day and it wasn't so good....
Posted by: Karen | November 28, 2009 at 12:32 PM
This is my kind of pie crust. And we make lots of pies for Christmas as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mommas Soapbox | November 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM
As I actually resorted to a crustless pumpkin pie this year (my grandmother who passed away this year was THE best piemaker and supporter...didn't think I could do it without her!)...I am definitely going to take this one down.
I want to do her proud...I have good feelings about this recipe!!
thanks!!
Posted by: Debbie | December 03, 2009 at 04:13 AM
I don't mind rolling. But honestly, there are some days I'm just lazy and don't want to clean up the flour and dough all over my counter top.
Of course I do, but wouldn't it be nice to make a homemade pie without the usual mess? Definitely!
I'll give your recipe a try. I'm sure it'll be half-assed!! :)
Posted by: sheila @ Elements | December 04, 2010 at 11:49 AM
I just made this as a crust for a quiche and YUM! Thank you! I need never buy another stupid pre-made crust again. This makes me so happy :)
The flavor was perfect, the texture good! Crumbly like other pressed crusts. I liked it. He liked it. Sold :)
Posted by: Becky | February 11, 2012 at 01:07 PM