**Pat-in-Pan Pie Crust: A Versatile and Easy Crust for Sweet and Savory Pies**
Flaky, buttery, and incredibly versatile, pat-in-pan pie crust is a must-have recipe for any home baker. Unlike traditional pie crusts that require chilling and rolling, this ingenious method allows you to press the dough directly into your pie pan, making it a breeze to prepare. And the best part? It yields a perfectly golden and crisp crust that will elevate any pie filling, whether you're craving a classic apple pie, a savory chicken pot pie, or a decadent chocolate cream pie. With three variations—Classic Pat-in-Pan Pie Crust, Vegan Pat-in-Pan Pie Crust, and Gluten-Free Pat-in-Pan Pie Crust—this recipe caters to a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the goodness of a homemade pie.
PAT-IN-PAN PASTRY
No rolling is needed for this crust! Use it for pies that have only a bottom crust. Try it for Pumpkin Pie as well as for pie crusts that are baked before being filled.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir the flour, salt and oil until all flour is moistened. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all water is absorbed.
- Gather the pastry into a ball. Press in the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch glass pie plate; flute. Unbaked Pie Crust: Fill and bake as directed in the pie recipe. Baked Pie Crust: Heat the oven to 475°F. Prick the bottom and side of the pastry thoroughly with a fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely on a cooling rack, about 30 minutes. Fill as directed in the pie recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
PAT-IN-THE-PAN PIE CRUST
This pie crust requires no rolling pin-it's just simply patted into the pan.-Mrs. Anton Sohrwiede, McGraw, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 1 pie crust (9 inches).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and milk; stir into flour mixture (dough will be sticky). Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Fill as desired. , If baking the filling, cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PAT IN PAN PIE CRUST
Everyone can make a pie crust with this recipe. I found this in an Amish cookbook. Try it, homemade is always better.
Provided by children from A to Z
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 1 8-9 inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the flour, sugar, and salt in the pie pan and mix with your fingers until blended.
- In a measuring cup, combine the oil and milk and beat with a fork until creamy.
- Pour all at once over flour mixture.
- Mix with a fork until the flour mixture is completely moistened.
- Pat the dough with your fingers, first up the sides of the plate, then across the bottom.
- Flute the edges.
- Shell is now ready to be filled.
- If you are preparing a shell to fill later, or your recipe requires a prebaked crust, preheat the oven to 425.
- Prick the pastry with a fork and bake 15 minute.
PAT-A-PIE PIE CRUST
Make and share this Pat-A-Pie Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by food snob mom
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift flour, sugar and salt into bowl. Whip oil and milk together. Pour over flour mixture, and mix with a fork. Pat 2/3 of dough into a pie plate. Use filing of your choice. Crumble rest of dough on top (except on cream pies). (I like to add brown sugar, crushed walnuts and cinnamon to the mixture for my apple pie). Bake as for any pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2245.4, Fat 148.2, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 3518.5, Carbohydrate 201.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 9.1, Protein 27.3
PAT-IN-THE-PAN CRUST FROM THE 1997 VERSION OF JOY OF COOKING RECIPE
Provided by williagx
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 2. Whisk together the flour and salt (or food process for 10 seconds) 3. Add the pieces of butter and mash with the back of a fork or food process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs 4. Drizzle the heavy cream over the top and stir or process until the crumbs look damp and hold together when pinched (add more liquid if you're not getting there) 5. Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan 6. Pat evenly over the bottom and sides with your fingertips and form an even crust edge 7. Crimp or flute the edge 8. Use a fork to poke holes regularly around the sides and bottom of the crust then bake until golden brown - 18- 22 minutes 9. Check regularly to see if any bubbles are forming and use the fork to deflate them. 10. Remove crust 11. If you are filling the crust with an uncooked mixture that will require further baking, whisk together the egg yolk and salt, then brush it thoroughly over the inside of the crust 12. Return to the oven and bake until the egg glaze sets - 1-2 minutes
PAT-IN-THE-PAN PIE CRUST
From "Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen," episode 107, "Easy As Pie." The secret to preserve flakiness (based on rugelach dough) is cream cheese. The cream cheese makes the dough dense enough not to need a filler while blind baking, so no pie weights needed!
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 pie crust
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a stand mixer (or a large bowl with an electric hand beater), cream together cream cheese and butter on medium-high for 2 minutes until fully combined. Scrape down sides of bowl.
- Whisk together flour, sugar and salt. Add to mixer bowl and stir on medium-low until until it resembles corn meal, then on medium-high until it all sticks together. Remove 3 tbsp of dough and reserve.
- Flour workbench lightly. Turn dough out onto floured board. Knead lightly until well-combined. Pat out into a 6" circle, and transfer to a greased 9" pie plate. Using heel of hand, press dough out to sides of pan. Using fingertips, push dough smooth and even, working it up the sides of the pan.
- Roll out reserved dough into a rope about 12" long (use a ruler!). Cut into three 4" lengths, then roll each piece out to 8" long. Lay the 3 ropes along the upper edge of the pie pan, pressing lightly into the dough already in the pan. Flute the edge as you would a rolled crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Dough can be held up to 2 days in the refrigerator, or 1 month in the freezer if double wrapped.).
- Prick the bottom of the dough all over with a fork (try not to go all the way through to the pan, or the filling might leak). Bake in preheated 325°F oven for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1683.2, Fat 113.9, SaturatedFat 71.3, Cholesterol 308, Sodium 1410.5, Carbohydrate 146, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 25.8, Protein 21.5
PAT-IN-THE-PAN PIE CRUST
Those with an aversion to pie pastry, rejoice! This recipe will guarantee you a delicious and EASY pie crust without requiring you to artfully roll out a carefully measured concoction of lard, butter, and flour, producing just the right texture through the production of gluten. In pat-in-the-pan crusts, no gluten has the chance to develop, so you'll end up with a crumbly, rather than flaky, crust. Originally from the Joy of Cooking.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 9inch pie or tart crust
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven.
- Preheat to 400 deg F.
- Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl or process the mixture for 10 seconds in a food processor.
- Add butter; mash with back of fork or process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Drizzle 2-3 tbsp cream over the top and stir or process till crumbs look damp and hold together when pinched.
- Transfer mixture to prepared 9-inch pie pan or 9.
- 5 or 10-inch two-piece tart pan.
- Pat evenly along bottom and sides with fingertips.
- If making a pie, form crust edge and crimp or flute with fingers.
- Prick bottom/sides with fork.
- Bake till crust is golden brown, 18-22 minutes, prcking bottom once or twice if it bubbles.
- If filling crust with uncooked mixture that requires further cooking, whisk together egg yolk and salt, then brush inside of crust with mixture.
- Return to oven until egg glaze sets, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1655.2, Fat 109.6, SaturatedFat 67.2, Cholesterol 495.1, Sodium 1489.2, Carbohydrate 144.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 23.6
Tips for Making a Perfect Pat-in-Pan Pie Crust:
- Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky crust. You can freeze the butter for 30 minutes before using it, or you can grate it with a box grater.
- Work quickly: The more you handle the dough, the tougher it will become. So, try to work quickly and efficiently when making the crust.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will also make it tough. Just mix it until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the crust from shrinking too much in the oven.
- Bake the crust until it is golden brown: This will ensure that the crust is cooked through.
Conclusion:
A pat-in-pan pie crust is a delicious and versatile option for any pie. It is easy to make and can be used for both sweet and savory pies. With a little practice, you can master the art of making a perfect pat-in-pan pie crust. So, next time you are in the mood for a pie, give this recipe a try!
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