How to Make Pie Crust From Scratch

Learn how to make pie crust from scratch. I'm sharing tips for making pie crust and my favorite recipe too.
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Ingredients Needed...
1 1/4 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2-4 tablespoons Water
1/3 cup Fat Shortening or Butter
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[@frugalfamilyhome]

To bake the pie crust, if you'll be making a baked pie, like pumpkin bake according to your pie recipe. If you need a baked pie shell, bake at 475 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool then fill with filling.

[@tishamonet3406]

If your making homemade pumpkin pie and crust from scratch do you cook the filling separate?

[@love8hate501]

This is my 5th video on how to make a pie crust, this is definitely the best one.. I like how you like to use your hands.. I subscribed 😊😊

[@frugalfamilyhome]

@@tishamonet3406 for pumpkin pie, make the crust like in the video, make your pie filling and add it to the crust. Then back the pie according to your pumpkin pie recipe. I hope that helps.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

@@love8hate501 I'm so glad you found the video helpful.

[@love8hate501]

@@frugalfamilyhome I really did, I made my girlfriend a cherry pie,, my first pie ever, and you were right there with me 😊😊 had the phone next to the flour 😊😊 Thank You Very Much 🙏

[@blakebethel3757]

This video was uploaded 7 years ago and to this day, everyday, you are still influencing hundreds of people like me in bettering their lives, even if it may be something small like making a pie. Youve had a huge impact and i hope you are proud of it. Thank you!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Wow, thank you. I'm glad I could help. That is my goal with each video I make to help people have confidence to cook or bake for themselves and their family.

[@milliondollar3828]

@@frugalfamilyhomeI just watched this and thank you so much for this simple yet yummy looking pie crust. I’m in South Georgia and I want to make a pumpkin pie in June!!!

[@Iwouldnever]

Yup! I used this last year and now I’m back again! Hahah

[@John_Conner222]

Same here, glad the video is still up. Pies are too expensive in the grocery store. I can buy the ingredients for half the price and make it without all the preservatives and chemicals. Now I know how easy it is II will continue this.

[@grammarnazi7428]

At last! A decent pie crust recipe with minimal tools and basic ingredients.

[@grammarnazi7428]

Tried it. It was very good and flaky.

[@justaracoonchillinginatoilet69]

Thanks! I'll be trying it too

[@brettbegaye3517]

Edward Jaimes it literally says Grammar NAZI

[@sandrarr494]

Exactly what is it with ice water and vodka in a few recipe videos?? I liked how you kept it simple. 👌

[@fashionistatwins1172]

Why that not good pls change it are you even educated in that sign

[@garyteague9555]

this is what i love , you got right to it and great info without 10 min of unnecessary talk

[@maddiepinkgirl]

It makes such a big difference! She really made it simple and clean😊♥️

[@kristyelizabethtaylorboom1447]

Can’t agree more

[@user-nd4se2zv7t]

There is no water here

[@danstan2579]

Easy, simple, and straight to the point. No pointless chatter in the beginning or blah blah blah-ness. It’s also a really good recipe for my shepherds pies. I keep coming back to it every time. Love it, great job.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Thank you!

[@kd8543]

Using a black bowl was helpful to show how quickly the fat cuts into the flour. Thank you!

[@georgebaker1418]

I want to say thank you for sharing the information with us,I'm a 51 year young grandfather helping raise my grandson and the pies I'll be building is especially for him...thank you again.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

You're very welcome.

[@aprilhill333]

Thanks to the “Rona”, I’ve been trying out different homemade recipes. In going on my 42 years, I’ve never made pie crust from scratch. I have doubled your recipe and it’s now baking in the oven as chicken pot pie 🥧🥰🥰🥰

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Oh, chicken pot pie sounds so good. Enjoy!

[@saveUyghurs]

Same, making some chicken pot pie during corona. Will have it to break my fast for Ramadan

[@Jendruu53]

I have always shied away from pie crusts, because of many unsuccessful attempts. After watching this video, I was able to do it for the first time, I am overjoyed! Thank you for making it so simple and easy to follow! I will do it a few more times in the next few days to really lock it down!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Yay, I'm so glad your pie crust turned out. Thanks for letting me know this recipe was successful for you. And yes once you have it down you'll be able to make pie crusts without any problems. I'm so happy the video was helpful for you. :)

[@joebaby1975]

@@frugalfamilyhome Do you have any videos about baking the crust? Do you poke it? Do you use Pie weights? Also off topic but is there a difference in baking times when using a glass dish? I’d like to attempt this for thanksgiving! Thanks so much for this recipe!!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

@@joebaby1975 Sorry I didn't see this in time for Thanksgiving. I don't have a video about baking a pie shell. For pies like pumpkin pie, or a crumble topped apple pie, you don't pre-bake the crust. Just add the filling and bake. For cream pies, like banana cream, you'd bake the pie crust first and let cool. I bake mine at 475 for 8-10 minutes then cool. I prick the pie crust with a fork before baking and then bake. I don't use pie weights. I do have a video for baking a raspberry pie that shows how to make a double crust pie if that is what you are looking for. Here's the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGrQYomoaah2r9k I hope that answers your questions. I've always used a glass pie plate because that is what I have. I'm not sure about difference in baking times since I don't use metal pie pans. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'll do my best to help.

[@joebaby1975]

@@frugalfamilyhome Christmas is coming so I’ll make o e for then. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the information and it means a lot that you took the time to respond. Hope you and yours are well. Happy holidays!!

[@itsme2514]

Ingredients- 1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup shortning/ butter *Mix* Add about 1 tbs water untill dough is damp and coming together/ sticking to itself. In All about 1/4 cup of water. Clump into ball Put flour on a surface Flaten ball of dough Put flour on both sides Roll it out

[@dabbs2799]

Egg daCouchPotato ty

[@avagreen8814]

Egg daCouchPotato loser

[@joeandrosasteele]

Egg daCouchPotato thx helps alot

[@stelladenee]

Lol you saved my life

[@memepotato1537]

Egg daCouchPotato thanks

[@judyt885]

Simple and easy recipe. It’s my first time to make pie crust, I used your recipe, it was very successful and tasty. Thank you.

[@shawnalodge6187]

Made my first pie today! Thanks so much for sharing this! It turned out delicious and was so much easier than I was anticipating.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

So glad your first pie turned out great.

[@Jaze2022]

Thank you, that was the best video on making a pie crust. Your video deserves to be higher ranked. Long form videos without excessive cutting and distracting music are the best instructional videos. Being able to SEE the whole process is so important because it shows how the dough is supposed to look like a long the way. And people can just fast forward if they already understand some parts.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Servant813]

I can not thank you enough for this recipe ... I've tried a lot of pie crust recipes for 25 years and yours always comes out perfect. Thank you so much! I watch your video every time I make a pie crust!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Laurie, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. You made my day.

[@kathyanastos]

This was my first attempt at making pie crust myself. In the past I have purchased prepared crust for all my pies because I was intimidated at the potential for failure. It was a very simple recipe and the video has very helpful showing me the process step by step. I substituted butter for the shortening and it came out great! My family really enjoyed the results.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

So glad you found the video helpful and your pie crust turned out great. Great job!

[@johnhummer265]

Using butter instead of lard or other oils makes all the difference in the world if you want your pie and pie crust to be enjoyable!!! Conventional pie crusts, (prefab types) lack flavor and make the pie far less palatable........

[@joannfarrell2046]

Well, at least she gives you ingredients. And years ago, the crust was made with Crisco. And she gets to the point !

[@classylifeboutique]

Great video, Shelly! I love making my pie crust from scratch, too!

[@wisemenproductions2987]

love it. the best pie crust i have ever made. i used this to make a crust for a quiche.

[@marshafisch]

GREAT GREAT CAMERA ANGLE. Easy to follow your crimping style. Will keep this video for sure!!!!! Thanks

[@barbiehepinsmitt5665]

Sorry but this recipe has been a must for my 50 yrs making pies in Michigan. Didn't know there was another way. I guess Mich. was always lazy pie makers.ha ha

[@Name-js5uq]

Wow this is probably the best flaky pastry dough recipe I've ever seen thank you so much and it also looks to be very easy to do.

[@lorenenoe4472]

Your calming voice really helps take away the fear factor! Thanks for KISS

[@gogo_8807]

i wish every baking tutorial was like this one. actually so perfect and straight to the point. it’s like i’m watching you over your shoulder while you bake

[@browneye_beauty_]

This was so simple! I must try. I just started learning how to make homemade pumpkin pie now I'm excited to make my own pie crust! Can't wait do to this. Thank you for the video! 😊

[@flock_ness]

I have just made it first ever pie crust, thank you!

[@nickycampbell9669]

Just in the past two years I’ve started baking my family pies for the holidays. I always get premade pie crust. After watching this video will definitely try this recipe!! Straight forward simple and few ingredients ❤

[@vivecagipsonwilliams1165]

This was very easy and looks absolutely amazing! I’m definitely going to try it soon!!!

[@Orthodoxzee]

Thanks for this! My friend made a homemade Strawberry and Rhubard pie and it absolutely inspired me to make an apple pie at home myself

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

I've always heard that it's difficult to make pie crust well....this looks great, thanks! I've got my pie weights ready!

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Thank you! I enjoyed this video and I'll try it soon with my buttermilk coconut pie. Love your kind, soothing voice. God bless.

[@craftdojo]

Great video! Hosting my first ever thanksgiving tomorrow; with this easy recipe, nothing can go wrong! - frugal student

[@natalievenner1026]

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[@d.lawrence5670]

Well, that would seem to be the case but...things have a way of going wrong for me, even with simple recipes. :)

[@yiliu4332]

D. Lawrence omg same!!!!!

[@danielshaolin6053]

How was Thanks Giving 2 years ago?

[@cu12351]

How was thanks giving 5 years ago? :)

[@silverskater558]

I just tried this out....OMG I LOVE IT. I used it for a lattice work pie crust and it was wonderful!!!!!! You just got another subscriber

[@karenescalera8193]

Great tip on pickubg ip t hgt e crust. I havent made one by scratch in years, but having hadbto go gluten-free I'm baking more as it's cheaper. I had forgotten how much fun bsking was. Thanks for the recipe good refresher!

[@donnavoltz9835]

Great video. Like that you get right to it and explain it in detail. I’ve tried a few times before and finally given up and started buying pie crust. Today I made pie crust from scratch and they turned out perfectly from your recipe! So happy to have finally accomplished this.

[@buddha65281]

I'm going to try making my own for thanksgiving.. thank you, looks super easy!

[@str84rumliltj]

This a great pie recipe! I have made and is great! Thank you 👍

[@bitchlasagna9259]

I tried this recipe and it was amazing. Super simple and extremely fresh, homemade tasting

[@Servant813]

Shelly, I have to tell you .. I've been using your pie crust recipe for years and yours is the only one I will use! Perfect every time. Thank you so much for being a part of my life forever! I use your crust recipe for dessert pies and also my home made chicken pot pies.

[@freefilesvirus]

I can't try it at the moment, but this looks amazing!!!

[@franluiz4873]

Thank you so much for this! This was fool-proof, easy and calls for basic ingredients. I was initially so intimidated by all the overly complicated recipes up on other channels- but yours was proof of how beautiful things are often so simple haha. Was my first try and it turned out PERFECT! Also, a hack I read was to chill your butter and water beforehand esp if you live in a warmer country as I do. Absolutely loved this!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

So glad!

[@CobraDove1111]

This is exactly like my Irish Nan's recipe, and it's the best....simple and flaky

[@Fabulous21496]

Amazing video! Thank you so much, I'm definitely gonna try this recipe 😀

[@neroham93]

It's simple, efficient, your voice isn't grating, or overly chipper thank you sane pie crust lady

[@gfody7593]

I just watched this video and it brings my grandmother's instruction back to me. She made hers the exact same, felt it and fingered it to feel it! That's the part I had forgotten for so many years. Thanks, I made the perfect raspberry pie yesterday and its GONE! :)

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Wonderful! I'm so glad you liked the recipe.

[@jeandonlow5520]

My first time making pie crust used your recipe and the crust was so light and flaky. Recipe was quick and simple 2 steps that I love😆 thank you👍

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Jean, I'm so glad you liked the recipe.

[@JM-ed7vo]

Amazing really works,make a cook awesome a whole new world of pie opens for me

[@andrewalejandrapena3783]

Love this video it made it so simple. My crust came out perfect!

[@sabertooth64]

looks nice and ez thank you !!!😋

[@CatrionaRose66]

Thank you so much for this video Shelly! I was totally ready to call all pie crust dough evil, LOL. Thanks to your video, I made pie crust and successfully made fried pies!!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

I'm so glad to hear you had success with the pie dough and you found the video helpful. Thanks for letting me know.

[@TheH42G]

You are so straightforward and to the point, yet very helpful with your instructions. Thank you so much!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Thanks and I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@destinyu4028]

Thank you! Makes the task looks possible! Love it

[@LKrifick]

Wanting to try making my first Pie crust this TG... wish me luck!

[@xpertaab7261]

Amazing video I'm going to make chocolate tart, custard tart and jam tart

[@kaylacrossen]

I've been using this recipe for years now, and today I'm using it to make a pumpkin pie! Thank you for this video!

[@Servant813]

Dear Shelly .. I LOVE LOVE your pie crust recipe. I have tried a ton of recipes through the years to no avail but yours is the best. Every single time I make a pie crust using your recipe it comes out perfect. Thank you so much!!!!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

I'm so glad you like the recipe, Laurie.

[@MalignDreams]

I always thought (and have read) pie crusts are really hard. But after watching this today, I tried it. My pies are currently baking as we speak. It's my first time ever but it didnt seem that hard! I'm super excited. Thank you!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Woohoo! I hope your pies turned out great.

[@MalignDreams]

Frugal Family Home The flavor is waaaaay better than store bought! They're flakey, but I think I overworked the dough :/ but it was my first time ever, so I have some more practice to do! But I really loved it. Thank you.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

@@MalignDreams Sounds like it turned out really good for your first time. I'm glad you liked the recipe and the video was helpful.

[@mimiescoto]

I have been doing pies for a couple of years now and am always trying to perfect my recipes and i always have trouble with the browning on my edges and i always have them real thin so now i am levaing them thick and see if that helps thank you!!!

[@ginahatcher6053]

Thank you! Can’t wait to try this recipe

[@heidistanley7721]

This is the same as my mom's recipe and I watch this year after year to make sure I'm doing it right. Thank you so much for this visual.

[@diggitydeez]

AWESOME!!!

[@lanafalana]

So this was pretty easy and the visual was great of how you incorporated the shortening. I put my dough in a plastic bag and rolled it out so I did not have the extra flour mess. My daughter is picking all the sides off the veggie pot pie I made. She remarked how good it is and I have to say its quite good. Thanks

[@kenmill12]

Thank you so much for an ACTUAL easy recipe! As a beginner baker it’s nice to finally find a simple recipe for pie dough!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

You are so welcome!

[@memepotato1537]

Thanks! It turned out great

[@robmunro1065]

if u have twice enough of dough, cut in half, make two of them, if u want crust on top for turkey pot pie! yummm

[@jamielovinitt]

This is what I was wondering if it's the same recipe for pot pies!! Making chicken pot pie tonight. Lol

[@tess8117]

wow i know what i did wrong now! first time I did this the butter i used was too cold I think and it wouldnt form with the flour, and I poured the water in all at once.... lol XD I'm going to try this again now that I KNOW what to do now . thanks for the informative video.

[@maritesmabilangan644]

mistakes can be undone .. this time .. 😜 i hv this habit of making my own .. & end up ... 😜disaster ... 😜

[@litahsr.8226]

😮Wow i'm shocked I should have done that years ago so easy THANK YOU!!! 💛

[@Noname15]

This was perfect! Thank you so much for this video, this was fantastic! I can't thank you enough!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Glad it helpful.

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

Why is watching this so satisfying?

[@sandrastar8141]

Very nice!!

[@colinyay]

Am following this one for sure....tks from india

[@Nicolesorkin]

Thank you - turned out perfectly!

[@malibu405]

Thank you so much for a delightful, simple to follow, tutorial. I'm going to use this to teach my daughter and my , pie making skills. Lovely 🧡

[@frugalfamilyhome]

So glad you found the video easy to follow and helpful.

[@MsSamanatha]

using this for my pies today making apple, pumpkin, and I think that's about it lots more baking to do woo-hoo

[@room837]

I love the video! I didn't know it was so easy!

[@burnsy0123]

Just finished making one using this recipe. Currently in the oven, can't wait to try it.

[@adasweet6086]

I'm so happy to see you can handmade pie crust cause everywhere online talks or pastry cutters and food processors which I have none of and don't feel comfortable using anyways.

[@QIKWIA]

Those hands have done this 1000's of times before..I can tell..lol..great job! Looks incredible!

[@idkman74]

This showed me exactly what I did wrong! I'm making a pie for Easter for my family

[@brandonspaugy5031]

Perfect video! All the info you need, to the point, and well presented😊

[@Samantha-Wilkinson]

I just made it! I added the flour and butter to the food processor and then added the water as you instructed, it was perfect thank you!

[@andreamanowiecka4767]

Hello and thanks for making this tutorial ! I'm planning to make my very first pumpkin pie next week :) and I'd like to know, if I have to pre-bake the pie dough before actually baking the pumpkin pie (with the pumpkin and the spices). Hope you could help me with that, Andrea

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Andrea Mano For a pumpkin pie there is no need to precook the crust. Place your crust into the pie pan and then add your pumpkin pie filling and bake. You only need to pre-bake the crust if you won't be baking the pie in the oven, for pies like pudding or lemon meringue. I hope your pie turns our great!

[@andreamanowiecka4767]

+Frugal Family Home Thank you very much for your help! Your advice really makes sense to me :) Have a nice day!

[@deborahtorain-williams7609]

Andrea Mano this great thank

[@dorisjimison7590]

You know what you did right, imho? When the dough was a bit dry, you didn't pour extra water on the already wet part. You went to the part of the bowl that had the dry stuff and sprinkled the water there. Too many folks just keep adding it to a wet part and then think they can just knead it a bit to get it dispersed. I think you know what you are doing. Good to see that!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Thanks Doris.

[@mtemple1000]

Perfect every time…thank you for posting !

[@nerissarivera5909]

Have tried a few pastry recipes this season and yours is my favorite so far, thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful.

[@alansmith3518]

I just like eating pie crust thanks for the video this is gonna be good

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Your welcome!

[@sarai2sarah734]

Me too😂

[@kyleferber1519]

Amazing, this would be why my dough gets so tacky. I use all the water that the recipe calls for instead of adding just enough to keep the dough together, thank you!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Your welcome!

[@basradove8787]

Thank you Soo much for your recipe!! I love the flakiness of the crust, reminds me of my grandmother's 🥰

[@frugalfamilyhome]

You are so welcome!

[@dancingpinata9488]

Very good demo , easy to follow! Thank you so much! I was desperate for pie crust now, and you were the answer .

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RochelletheRealtor]

I’d like to use butter for this dough. Should it be soft like the shortening or should it be cooler?

[@frugalfamilyhome]

If you are using butter and it is cold, it could be a little harder to pinch in at first. But should work fine. If it seem to hard to work into the flour, then you might try letting it sit out for a bit to soften. But I've found once you start pinching the butter in it soften up quickly.

[@leahlovelle7810]

Do we have to pre-bake before adding our filling? And how do I prep if I want to prepare in advanced and freeze for a few days?

[@christina7088]

You bake with the filling in it. And you wrap the dough in plastic wrap and freeze in a ball.

[@taylorallisona-tay1374]

Depends On the filling

[@msblessedIAM]

Thank you for this. The easiest pie Crust video I've see and it was all long and drawn out. Live your outcome. Now I'm about to do it

[@frugalfamilyhome]

You can do it!

[@juliewilder4659]

Fabulous video. Thank you! Going to go for it and try to give up on the store-bought crusts!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Your welcome.

[@camobanana1]

Do you bake it before you fill it? Very simple and easy looking recipe! Thank you for sharing!

[@skeletorbishop7470]

You bake it untill its firm but not all the way as to not make the dough burn when you put it back in the oven to cook the filling in the oven

[@yoyoam27]

What a cute video! Thank you! P.S. To avoid dairy, you can use "leaf" lard (snow white, odorless lard with a "clean" flavor) instead of Crisco or other trans fat version. (Cuz that stuff will kill ya! Type II diabetes, arteriosclerosis, and osteoporosis are just the beginning of problems that come from artifically hydrogenated fat.) Thanks for a great video!

[@frugalfamilyhome]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if I can find it locally to give a try.

[@janefromtennessee]

is that regular lard like they sell at wal mart?

[@libbyworkman3459]

@@janefromtennessee No, unfortunately you cannot get leaf lard from Walmart.

[@saygeevans4840]

Thank you for the helpful video!! I’m a new mom and I want to learn how to bake. I appreciate this so much!

[@asteriakennedy9041]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. Simple and easy and my pie came out perfect!👌

[@frugalfamilyhome]

So glad!

[@rzecta3311]

Ingredient list?

[@Rain-hi5kp]

I’m making really small pie So I do not know how long to cook it so he should tell us how long or the degree to cook it at

[@mimilinley4063]

Thank you so much for this detailed video, easy and with minimal ingredients.

[@frugalfamilyhome]

You're welcome.

[@thiccmcnicc]

Thank you! Crazy how simple it is

[@satchiana12]

how much time and temperature do you bake it for

[@lilia4113]

For about 20-40min

[@dominiquerivera4837]

Depending what kinda pie ur making

[@merrymenagerie4116]

Wat tempature

[@merrymenagerie4116]

I'm making quiche..do I put the quiche on top of the crust uncooked or do I have to cook it first.? what temperature and for how long,, if so

[@JenLester]

​@@merrymenagerie4116not sure I'm experienced enough to answer your question but I make quiche 3-4 x a month. I usually bake the crust a little before adding the egg mixture. Just to crisp it up a bit. I also use those silicone pie crust covers (Amazon) so that the edges of the crust don't burn. Then I remove them for the last 10 minutes or so. HTH!