Pat in the Pan Pie Crust

Effortless and delicious, the "Pat in the Pan Pie Crust" is perfect for pie-making without the fuss of rolling out dough. This foolproof recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter to create a tender, buttery crust that you simply press directly into a 9-inch pie pan. Say goodbye to chilling and rolling—this hands-on method saves time while delivering a perfectly golden crust in just minutes. Whether you're pre-baking for a no-bake filling or pairing it with your favorite pie recipe, this crust’s versatility and ease make it an essential for home bakers. Ideal for beginners or busy chefs, it’s no wonder this recipe is a go-to for creating flaky pie perfection in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Water, cold

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir together until evenly distributed.

Step 3

Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until coarse crumbs begin to form.

Step 4

Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time. Stir the mixture until it comes together into a soft dough. If the dough is too dry, add an additional teaspoon of water as needed.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan. Using clean hands, press the dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form the pie crust.

Step 6

Flute or crimp the edges of the crust for decoration, if desired.

Step 7

For a pre-baked crust, poke the bottom of the crust with a fork several times to prevent bubbling, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before adding fillings.

Step 8

For a crust to be baked with a filling, follow your pie recipe instructions for cooking times and temperatures.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(343.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552.8

Total Fat 97.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 258.3mg	0%
Sodium 1191.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 49.5mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 218.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 38.5%