Full disclosure: Pat in pan pie crusts don't turn out as good as kind you roll out. So, if I were bringing a pie to a Thanksgiving dinner that someone else was hosting, this is not the pie crust I would use. BUT, if you're making up an entire Thanksgiving dinner, I think pie crust is a legitimate place to cut corners because who really cares as long as the filling is delicious, right? (I'm not that into pie crust, obviously).
Anyways, here is a pat in pan pie crust recipe that is cheaper and less processed than a store-bought crust, and ridiculously-super-easy for when you have about 20 other things to cook that you care about more than pie crust. (How's that for a "damning with faint praise" endorsement, yet I use this recipe almost every year!)
Lazy pie crust
From a Penzey's catalog
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 c oil
3 T milk
Mix
all ingredients in 9-inch pie pan with a fork until well blended. Pat
into the pan, pushing up the sides and forming a nice edge with your
fingers. Prick the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling. Use as directed in any pie recipe.
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