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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    3 Ingredient Pie Crust

    Published: Jun 22, 2022 · Modified: Jul 7, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    This 3 ingredient pie crust recipe is the easiest pie crust you'll ever make, but it still bakes up golden, flaky, and delicious. In short, it's the perfect pie crust.

    Pie crust is the most important part of a pie if you ask me. It's the foundation that holds the entire thing together. This super easy recipe gives you everything you need in a crust without nearly as much work.

    This easy crust is so much better than store bought. I can't wait for you to try it.

    3 Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe

    I love this crust because it's perfect for both savory and sweet dishes. I use this crust recipe for everything from a variation of my seafood pot pie to my blueberry rhubarb pie and butterscotch cinnamon pie.

    Ingredients

    It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe. In fact, you probably already have them in the house.

    • flour
    • butter, melted
    • water
    • salt, optional

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

    Instructions

    Making this recipe is just as easy as gathering up you ingredients. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps to make.

    Step 1: Mix Flour and Salt

    Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl.

    Step 2: Add the Butter and Water

    Add the water and melted butter and mix until the dough forms. You can use a spoon or your hands.

    Step 3: Press

    When the dough is uniform, use a rolling pin if desired or press it into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan or plate. You can flute the edges with a fork or make a wave pattern with your fingers for a prettier edge.

    Step 4: Blind Bake

    Bake the crust at 350 for 20 minutes until slightly brown.

    Hint: Using your hands is usually the best way to really get the dough worked well and ready for baking.

    Overhead photo of 3 ingredient pie crush on a pie plate.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this 3-ingredient pie crust recipe.

    • Shortening - If you don't have butter, you can use shortening.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this 3 ingredient pie crust recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Extra Rich - Use lard in place of butter for an extra-rich, extra-flaky crust.
    • Gluten-Free - Use almond, coconut, or other such flour for a gluten-free crust.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these 3 ingredient air fryer biscuit donuts.

    Equipment

    You'll only need a few simple pieces of kitchen equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Large Bowl
    • Spoon
    • Pie plate
    • Rolling Pin

    Storage

    Store this pie crust in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Simply thaw overnight in your refrigerator and use while cold!

    Tips

    This recipe is so incredibly simple that I have almost zero tips for it. I only have a couple, but they're worth a look.

    • To prevent measuring out too much flour, spoon the flour gently into the measuring cup until it's overflowing, and then level it off with the flat of a knife.
    • Using your hands is the easiest way to mix this dough.
    • Using butter instead of shortening or lard in your pie crust will result in the best flavor and a light, strong and flaky crust but feel free to use a combination of both if necessary.
    Closeup photo of 3 ingredient pie crush on a pie plate.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this 3-ingredient pie crust? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this easy 3-ingredient pie crust recipe.

    Can I make this recipe ahead?

    Absolutely! Blind bake this crust and then store it in the refrigerator for about 4 days or up to 2 weeks in the freezer.

    What is blind bakig a pie crust?

    Baking the pie crust enough to keep it from getting soggy when filling is added.

    Why is my crust not golden brown when I blind bake it?

    That's not what blind baking is for. You're not cooking the crust all the way. You're just baking it enough to keep it from getting soggy when the filling is added.

    Will this crust work for any kind of pie?

    Yes! Use it in any sweet OR savory pie recipe you like.

    More Pie Recipes

    If you're looking for some recipes to try out this pie crust, then you'll love these.

    • Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie
    • Strawberry Pie
    • Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

    3-Ingredient Pie Crust

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    3 Ingredient Pie Crust

    Karin and Ken
    This 3 ingredient pie crust recipe delivers all the flaky, golden-brown deliciousness we want without all the work! I used to only use three ingredients total, however, now I always include salt. I find the result just a little bit better.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 121 kcal

    Equipment

    • pie plate
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • bowl
    • spoon
    • Rolling Pin if desired

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups flour
    • 6 tablespoon butter melted
    • 2-3 tablespoon water
    • ½ teaspoon salt if desired, I always include it now
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients.
    • Place flour and salt in a 9-inch pie plate. Mix together. (If you are in a hurry or don’t feel like taking your time and being neat, you can also mix this together in a bowl.)
      flour placed inside a large mixing bowl
    • Add melted butter.
      pouring melted butter into the bowl with the flour.
    • Add water. Continue mixing until dough forms. I like to use my hands to combine the ingredients well.
      pouring water into a large mixing bowl.
    • When dough is uniform, press it into the bottom of your pie plate.
      dough resting inside a large mixing bowl.
    • I form the edges with my fingertips to create a more polished look.
      Overhead photo of pie crust on a pie plate. The crush has vent holes and the edges have been formed.
    • Using a fork, poke several holes in the bottom of the crust.
      Overhead photo of pie crust on a pie plate. The crush has vent holes and the edges have been formed.
    • It can be baked blind (350ºF for 20 minutes or until slightly golden), frozen for up to two weeks, or used in any baked pie recipe and baked according to that recipe.
      Closeup photo of pie crust on a pie plate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Havens says

      June 27, 2022 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      So easy and it worked great. Thx

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        June 30, 2022 at 8:22 am

        I can’t believe how easy the crust is either! Glad you liked it too! Enjoy your day. Karin

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