Best 4 Easy Pie Crust Without Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the art of pie-making with our selection of delectable pie crust recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. From the classic all-butter crust to healthier alternatives like the vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb options, our curated collection offers something for every baker. Get ready to impress your loved ones with homemade pies filled with your favorite fillings, whether it's a hearty savory pie or a sweet and fruity dessert. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure a perfect, flaky crust every time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY PIE CRUST



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Learn how to make an easy and healthy pie crust that uses no oil or butter. This naturally vegan and oil-free pie crust is really easy to handle. It won't melt when you're working with it and won't shrink when you bake it. Use it to make sweet or savoury pies with cooked or no-cook fillings, tarts, quiches and galettes.

Provided by Melanie McDonald

Categories     Baked Goods

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups / (140 grams) almond flour (, (in the UK ground almonds))
¾ cup / ( 94 grams) all purpose flour or wholewheat flour (, or gluten free all purpose flour )
½ teaspoon salt
7 to 8 tablespoons non-dairy milk of choice (, unsweetened and unflavoured)
2 tablespoons unrefined cane sugar (, or white sugar)

Steps:

  • To a bowl, add the almond flour, all purpose flour and salt. Whisk them together to combine.
  • Gradually add the milk, stirring as you go. You might not need it all. You might need a tiny bit more. It varies a little everytime. Once it starts looking clumpy, get a clean hand in there and feel it. You need to use just enough milk so the dough holds its shape when you squeeze it together in your hand, feels supple and will be easily rollable. Bring the dough together into a ball.
  • At this stage you can either roll out the pastry with a rolling pin or just press it into your dish or pan with your hands. Unlike regular pastry dough, because there is no solid fat in this recipe, it doesn't matter if you handle it a lot.
  • If rolling it out, transfer to a clean, well-floured surface. If you have a silicone baking mat they work really well for rolling pastry dough out on.
  • Roll it out to 2 or 3 inches larger than your pie/quiche/tart dish. Sprinkle with flour as needed to stop any sticking.
  • Lift carefully by partially rolling the rolled out pastry around the rolling pin, and gently lower into the dish. Press into the dish gently then trim around the edges with a sharp knife or crimp if you are lining a pie dish.
  • Prick all over the bottom of the crust with a fork

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (⅛ of the crust), Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

EASY OIL PIE CRUST



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Pie crust can be made without shortening or butter. This easy recipe for oil pie crust is simple to mix-no pastry blender needed.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Dessert     Pie

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons milk (water, or non-dairy beverage; cold)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a bowl, mix the flour and salt with a wire whisk.
  • Stir in the oil until combined.
  • Add the cold milk or water until mixed completely. The consistency will be crumbly.
  • Place mixture in the middle of an 8- or 9-inch pie plate. Spread dough out with your fingers, covering the bottom of the plate, up along the sides and over the rim.
  • Bake according to pie recipe directions, either blind baking it first for custard pies or unbaked fillings or filling it and baking it whole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 134 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 9-inch pie crust (1 portion), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FRESH BLACKBERRY PIE



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I grew up on a farm, and we always picked fruits in early summer and used them to make desserts. This blackberry pie is a real stunner. -Gladys Gibbs, Brush Creek, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups fresh blackberries, divided
Dough for double-crust pie
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, tapioca and salt. Add 1 cup blackberries; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries burst and mixture comes to a gentle boil. Remove from the heat; gently stir in remaining berries., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST



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Butter makes this buttery flaky recipe the perfect crust for your pie!

Provided by Dana

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pie Crusts     Pastry Crusts

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, chilled and diced
¼ cup ice water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 155 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use ice-cold water to keep the pastry from getting tough.
  • Work the dough quickly to prevent it from becoming warm and sticky.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
  • If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface.
  • Use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to cut the dough.
  • Bake the pie crust at a high temperature for a short amount of time.
  • Let the pie crust cool completely before filling it.

Conclusion:

This recipe for an easy pie crust without butter is a great option for those who are looking for a vegan or dairy-free pie crust. It is also a good option for those who are looking for a quick and easy pie crust. The crust is flaky and delicious, and it can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. With the tips and tricks provided in this article, you can easily make a perfect pie crust every time.

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