Betty's Super Easy Press-in-Pan Pie Crust

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Super Easy Press-In-Pan Pie Crust. Just mix a few ingredients together, and use your fingers to press the dough into a pie pan. It's very quick, and it tastes delicious every time!

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter (still cold from the refrigerator and cut into six 1-tablespoon pieces)
2 to 3 tablespoons ice cold water

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well-blended. Add 6 tablespoons butter. Use a pastry blender to cut butter into dry ingredients, until mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water, a little at a time, and use a fork to stir the mixture until you can form it into a ball. Use your hands to stretch the ball to thin it out some, and then place it in the center of a 9-inch pie pan (plate). Use your fingers and palms of your hands to press the pie crust dough evenly across the bottom and sides of the pie pan, until any excess comes to the top rim of the pie pan. Adjust the thickness of the upper rim, and then press it with a fork, or use your fingers to flute the top edge. Use a fork to prick holes in the bottom and sides of the pie crust, keeping large bubbles from forming as it bakes. Bake at 425 degrees (F) for about 10 minutes. Watch the baking process carefully, and remove the pie crust, if the upper edge starts to over-brown. When the pie crust is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool before filling. This luscious pie crust can be used for cream pies, such as chocolate, vanilla, coconut cream, lemon, key lime, and many more flavors. Scrumptious! Enjoy!!! --Betty 

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[writerlady45]

Who is your cameraman, and does he benefit from the tasty dishes you make? :) ;) :D



[bettyskitchen]

@writerlady45 The cameraman is my husband, Rick--and yes, he enjoys the food from bettyskitchen!

--Betty :)

[brawyn777]

can you use crisco shortening instead of the butter?

[bettyskitchen]

@brawyn777 Yes, Crisco actually is better. I use butter because most people are okay with butter, but not necessarily with other shortenings.

--Betty :)

[RevengeE]

Betty, YOU are a lifesaver! I needed a pie crust, I do NOT bake and I didn't want to venture out to the store. I've been watching a lot of your videos lately and thought I would see what pie crusts you have. I found this one. I tried it and the pie turned out AMAZING! So far, I have loved every one of your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with all of us!! (Just a note: When I eat pies, I usually eat the good stuff and the crust stays on my plate...I ate the whole thing!)

[bettyskitchen]

@RevengeE Thanks for your great feedback!  I really appreciate it! I am delighted that you liked the pie crust recipe!

--Betty :)

[loopstheloop]

How on earth can you measure cold butter in tablespoons?

[bettyskitchen]

@hotdog1997 Hi Edvinas,

Yes, you may use regular sugar. This crust doesn't actually require any kind of sugar, since it is just pastry to hold any filling that you choose.

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@110cottoncandy A whisk may not be strong enough. You may use a regular fork.

--Betty :)

[110cottoncandy]

Can I use a whisk to press the butter in the dry ingredients?