Best 2 All Purpose Crust Recipes

Calling all pie enthusiasts! Embark on a delectable journey as we unveil a collection of tantalizing pie crust recipes that will elevate your baking skills to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this ultimate guide has everything you need to create the perfect pie crust for any occasion. Discover the art of crafting flaky, buttery, and golden-brown crusts that will make your pies, tarts, and quiches the star of the show. From classic all-purpose crusts to gluten-free and vegan options, we've got you covered. Get ready to impress your family and friends with homemade pies that are sure to become cherished memories.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

LOW-FAT ALL-PURPOSE PIE CRUST

Low-Fat All-Purpose Pie Crust image

This pie crust recipe works well with almost any type of filling. Try it with this Veggie Goat Cheese Tart from Jenny Park, a member of the L.A. Ladies' Choir and owner of Trails Cafe in Los Angeles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk

Steps:

In a food processor pulse together all-purpose flour, toasted wheat germ, salt, and baking powder. Add cold, unsalted butter, and process until largest pieces are the size of small peas.
With machine running, add low-fat buttermilk until dough just holds together.
Pat into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour (or overnight).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 g, Cholesterol 16 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 107 g

ALL-PURPOSE PIE CRUST

ALL-PURPOSE PIE CRUST image

Categories Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Yield 1 crust

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

7 Tablespoons Crisco
3 Tablespoons BOILING Water
1 Teaspoon Half/Half (or milk)
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups flour

Steps:

In 2 quart size plastic bowl, cut 7 Tablespoons of Crisco. Add 3 Tablespoons of BOILING water. With a fork, mash / whisk Crisco and boiling water until smooth (until it's a mayo-type consistency. Add Teaspoon of milk - whisk again with fork. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt - whisk again with fork. Add 1 1/4 cups flour and toss using fork until a crumbly dough starts to emerge. With hands, form a ball. Do not handle too much. On wax paper, roll out to fit your pie dish.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product, so be sure to use the best butter, flour, and other ingredients that you can find.

Keep your ingredients cold: This will help to prevent the gluten in the flour from developing too much, which can make the crust tough. You can chill your butter and flour in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using them.

Work quickly: The less time you handle the dough, the better. Overworking the dough can make it tough.

Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the crust from shrinking and becoming too hard.

Bake the crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy, golden crust.

Let the crust cool completely before serving: This will help to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.

Conclusion:

This all-purpose crust recipe is a versatile and easy-to-make dough that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and flaky crust that will impress your family and friends.