This easy No Roll Pie Crust is the simplest way to make a homemade pie crust without a rolling pin! Made with just 5 ingredients, the dough is mixed together and pressed directly into the pie plate. No rolling, chilling, shortening, or food processor needed!
What Is a No Roll Pie Crust?
A no roll pie crust is an easy alternative to traditional pie dough that’s mixed together and pressed directly into the pie plate instead of being rolled out. This simple recipe uses just 5 ingredients and requires no chilling, rolling pin, or food processor. It’s a quick, fuss-free homemade crust for fruit pies, cream pies, and crumb-topped pies.
This recipe makes a single bottom crust. For pies that require a top crust, you’ll want to use a traditional rolled pie dough instead.
Ingredients Needed
You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this easy no roll pie crust. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Flour. All-purpose flour gives the pie crust its structure. Be sure to measure it correctly so the crust doesn’t become too dry.
- Sugar. Just a small amount adds a touch of sweetness without making the crust overly sweet, so it works well with a variety of pie fillings.
- Salt. Enhances the flavor of the crust and balances the sweetness.
- Vegetable Oil. Using oil makes this pie crust especially easy because there’s no need to cut butter or shortening into the flour. It mixes right into the dough and helps create a tender crust that’s easy to press directly into the pie plate.
- Milk. Brings the ingredients together to form a dough that’s easy to press directly into the pie plate.
How To Make No Roll Pie Crust
Making this pie crust is quick and easy. Just mix the dough, press it into your pie plate, and it’s ready to fill or bake.
- Combine the dry ingredients. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined and a dough forms.
- Press in the crust. Transfer the dough to the pie plate and use your fingers to evenly press the pie crust across the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
- Bake. Place in the oven set at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly golden. This easy pie recipe is so flaky and delicious!
Can I Use Butter Instead of Oil?
Yes! You can substitute melted butter for the oil using the same amount. Butter will give the pie crust a richer, more buttery flavor, while oil keeps the original recipe especially quick and easy to mix and press into the pan.
Tips For The Best No Roll Pie Crust
- Use the right size pan. This recipe is designed for a 9-inch pie pan so the dough will be the right thickness when pressed into the bottom and sides.
- Fluting is optional. You don’t have to flute the edges of the crust. You can leave them simple or finish them however you prefer.
- Adjust the salt if needed. You can leave out the added salt if you prefer.
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- Grandmas Pecan Pie Recipe
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- No-Bake Chocolate M&M Peanut Butter Pie
No Roll Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Make a well in the center and add the oil and milk using a wooden spoon. Mix until it makes a ball.
- Place the dough into a pie dish or pan. Flatten and press into the pan to cover the bottom and sides. Flute the edge.
- Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes until golden.
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177 comments on “No Roll Pie Crust (Just 5-ingredients)”
I am 68 years old and never made decent pie crust. I have only used store bought for years, no more. This is the bomb. Thank you!!
So glad you loved it Linda!
This recipe is so easy! No rolling and is tasty and crisp. I admit I was skeptical but very happy with the result! I chilled the crust in the pan while I prepared the filling.
Thank you!
This recipe loos great but I am dairy intolerant. Can I substitute a plant based mild product like oat or almond milk?
Thanks Nancy. Yes, you can substitute a plant based milk with this recipe.
Easiest crust!!! And it’s good
Can i bake an apple pie with this crust?
Absolutely Margie!
Do i have to bake the pie crust first before I put my pot pie filling in it then bake it again
No, you can bake it all together.
I have never been successful making my own pie crust until now. This is so good!
My first time making this, I used avocado oil and that was not a good choice. I should know to stick with the recipe
The second time, I buckled down, followed directions and used vegetable oil – and it turned out fantastic.
I loved this and was so pleased that it came out so perfectly as most of my pie crusts don’t. I used it to make a quiche, and because I was going to be baking it with the wet ingredients in it, I baked it for a lower temperature (350) for the 15 minutes, and then took it out and baked it with the quiche ingredients still at 350 for a half hour more. The pie crust was flaky, didn’t burn, came out of the pie plate without crumbling, and was flaky and delicious, just as promised. I am very pleased and will try other recipes from Jill’s site. Thank you!
Wow love this recipe No rolling the pie dough thanks alot
All I can say is Wow!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your recipe.. I tried your recipe No-Roll pie crust and made a pecan pie.Wow!.. I was amazed at how easy and Delicious it was ..Thank you,Thank you ,Thank you…I am so grateful to you..God Bless You in many ways ❤️
Lina, so glad you liked it!
like using oil…will be trying it soon. Thank you
for sharing.