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How to Make a Store-Bought Pie Crust Look Homemade

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How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~

Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!

How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~ Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!

First of all, we all know there is absolutely nothing wrong with going the semi-homemade route and nothing wrong with people knowing you did that. However. Just between you and me, it is super simple to pass a frozen pie crust off as one you whipped up from scratch.

As you may also already know, there are lots of ideas online for creating elaborate and time-consuming designs with pre-packaged pie crusts. To me, that defeats the purpose of the whole time-saving trick of using a prepared crust. The focus of this post is to show how easy it is to present a less complicated and more rustic-style pie.

The first thing you’ll want to do is set yourself up for success: Begin with a good-quality pie crust. This advice sounds so simple and obvious yet it truly is the key to making a store-bought pie crust look homemade.

How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~ Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!
How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~ Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!
How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~ Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!
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How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade

You will need:

  • Frozen pie crust
  • All-purpose flour
  • Rolling pin
  • Water

STEP ONE: Thaw the pie crust according to the package directions.

STEP TWO: Carefully remove the crust from the aluminum pie tin. Roll the crust out onto a lightly floured surface. Transfer the crust to your own pretty pie dish, lightly pressing the edges for a custom fit to your dish.

STEP THREE: Use your fingers to smooth and then crimp the edges of the machine-made edge. A fork also works well for this! Alternatively, you can also use a paring knife to cut the edge off completely and use this extra dough to form fun shapes by hand or using small cookie cutters. If needed, dip your fingers into a small bowl of water and smooth out any cracks in the crust.

STEP FOUR: Fill and bake according to your recipe’s instructions. 

For a lattice-style crust: On a floured surface, roll out a second pie crust and cut it into
3/4-inch wide strips. Arrange in a lattice pattern over the top of the pie. Use a knife to cut away
the excess dough. Seal the edges by crimping them with your fingers or a fork. Use a knife to
cut away any excess dough then bake according to your recipe’s instructions.

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How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~ Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!


How to Make a Pie Crust Look Homemade ~ Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!

How to Make a Store-Bought Pie Crust Look Homemade

Hack that store-bought frozen pie crust to look like you made it from scratch!
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Course: Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cooking hacks, how-to
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Equipment

Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • Frozen pie crust
  • All-purpose flour
  • Water

Instructions

  • Thaw the pie crust according to the package directions.
  • Carefully remove the crust from the aluminum pie tin. Roll the crust out onto a lightly floured surface. Transfer the crust to your own pretty pie dish, lightly pressing the edges for a custom fit to your dish.
  • Use your fingers to smooth and then crimp the edges of the machine-made edge. A fork also works well for this! Alternatively, you can also use a paring knife to cut the edge off completely and use this extra dough to form fun shapes by hand or using small cookie cutters. If needed, dip your fingers into a small bowl of water and smooth out any cracks in the crust.
  • Fill and bake according to your recipe’s instructions.

For a lattice-style crust:

  • On a floured surface, roll out a second pie crust and cut it into3/4-inch wide strips. Arrange in a lattice pattern over the top of the pie. Use a knife to cut awaythe excess dough. Seal the edges by crimping them with your fingers or a fork. Use a knife tocut away any excess dough then bake according to your recipe’s instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.001g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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