Healthy Pie Crust Recipe (Easy Pie Crust)
This healthy pie crust recipe uses simple pantry staples: flour, a little salt, neutral vegetable oil, and skim milk. You’ll mix the crust ingredients, bring the dough together gently, then roll it out for a sweet or savory pie. Follow the how to make steps and avoid overworking the dough so it stays tender.
Ingredients
For the crust
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and set up
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Keep your pie pan nearby and lightly flour the counter for rolling later.
Mix the dry ingredients
Stir the flour and salt together in a large bowl so the seasoning is evenly spread.
Work in the oil
Add the oil and mix with a fork or fingertips until the mixture looks crumbly and sandy with a few larger bits.
Add milk and bring the dough together
Pour in the skim milk gradually while mixing. Stop as soon as the dough holds together; don’t knead too much or it can turn tough.
Chill and roll out
Shape into a flat disk, wrap, and chill for 10 minutes. Roll into a circle slightly larger than your pie pan.
Fit into the pan
Transfer the dough to the pan, press into the corners, and trim the overhang for clean edges.
Optional blind bake
For a pre-baked crust, prick the base with a fork and bake for 10–15 minutes. Otherwise, proceed with your chosen filling recipe.