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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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)”
Can you double for bottom and top crusts
Hi Connie. Yes, just double for two crusts.
Can you do buttermilk instead of milk? Or just use whole milk?
Hi Diana. Yes, buttermilk will work well as a substitution in this crust.
Would I need to pre-bake the crust for a turkey pot pie? Also can this be used as a top for a pot pie?
Hi Valarie. No need to pre-bake and yes it will work great as a top crust.
Hi! I am wondering if you could use melted butter in place of the oil?
Hi Helen. Yes, melted butter will work as a substitute.
I printed this recipe out a few years ago, and I LOVE it! It is absolutely the perfect pie crust recipe, so simple to make, and almost flawless. I highly recommend it for anything from savory pie recipes, ( I make a vegetarian spinach and carrot pie recipe) to the usual sweet pie recipes.
Thanks Bev!
Could I use this crust for jumbo muffin tin pot pies? I’d like to simplify the crust aspect.
Hi Denise. Yes, this crust will work well for pot pies too!
Loved this recipe, made sweet potatoe pies with it! Thank you Gold Star!!
Thanks Zandra!
Mu husband doesn’t like thick crusts on pies. This was super quick to make and tasted sweet! Definitely a recipe to save!
Thank you Susan!
Hi I’d love to try this recipe but was wondering if gluten-free flour can be used??
Hi Dea. Yes, you can substitute gf flour in this recipe and have good results.
I have a better lemon meringue pie recipe, eagle brand condensed milk, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 3 egg yokes, lemon zest. Don’t forget the zest! Use the egg whites for meringue with 1/4 cup sugar. Bake about 10 min.
I will definitely try this pie crust recipe!