Easy No-Roll Pie Crust
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A foolproof and incredibly easy pie crust made with vegetable oil that requires no rolling. Simply mix the ingredients directly in the pie pan and press into place.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 15 mins | None | One 9-inch pie crust |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Small cup
- Fork
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| ¾ tsp | Salt | Standard |
| 1 tsp | Sugar | Granulated |
| ½ cup | Vegetable Oil | Liquid |
| 2 Tbsp | Milk | Cold or room temperature |
Instructions
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) if pre-baking the shell.
- Sift or whisk the 1 ½ cups flour, ¾ tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar together directly in a 9-inch pie pan until well combined.
Step 2: Combine Liquids
- In a small cup, mix the ½ cup vegetable oil and 2 Tbsp milk together.
Step 3: Press and Shape
- Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the pan.
- Mix with a fork until all the flour is moistened and the dough comes together with no dry spots showing.
- Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, press the dough evenly and firmly onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan until it forms a uniform crust.
- Either fill and bake according to your pie recipe, or prick the crust all over with a fork and pre-bake at 425°F for 15 minutes until golden and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The unbaked pressed crust can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before filling and baking.
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