You simply mix this pie dough up and press it into the pie plate -- no rolling required...not to mention that there's no 'cutting' of shortening, lard or butter into the flour! This version is just as easy as a cookie or graham cracker crumb crust, yet it is a 'pastry crust'! It is at its best when baked first and then filled with a pudding, cream, fresh or cooked fruit filling.

Another delicious recipe from our Family-Favorite Recipes Collection.

No-Roll Pie Crust

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup ice-cold water
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

1. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Press* dough mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
2. Fill with favorite pie filling and bake according to recipe directions.
3. For Baked Crust: Once the dough is pressed into pie plate, use a fork to prick bottom and sides of crust. Bake in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for about 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown (do not under-bake). Cool completely before filling.

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie crust or 8 servings.

*Tip: Place a sheet of plastic wrap over dough mixture and use the back of a metal spoon to press dough into pie plate.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): 205.8 calories; 59% calories from fat; 13.9g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 118.1mg sodium; 25.1mg potassium; 17.9g carbohydrates; 0.6g fiber; 0.1g sugar; 17.3g net carbs; 2.4g protein.

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