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Greek Olive Oil Pie Crust
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The perfect combination of flaky and crispy, this crust will be your new go-to for all your pies. Whether you're making a sweet or savory pie, this crust will be sure to please.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
2 reviews
1 comment
ingredients
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
directions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add water and olive oil. Mix together with a fork, or if you are using an electric mixer, with the paddle attachment, until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, not more than a minute. Divide the dough in half. Press each half into a circle, about 4 inches in diameter. Dust with flour if the dough is sticky.
Wrap tightly in plastic and place in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or up to 3 days (the dough can also be frozen for up to a month).
Roll out each piece of dough on a lightly floured surface, dusting both sides of the dough with unbleached white flour as necessary to prevent it from sticking to the surface or to your rolling pin, into a thin 12-inch round.
Spray or brush individual pie pans with olive or vegetable oil.
Line pie pans with the greek olive oil pie dough and pinch an attractive edge around the rim. Wrap in plastic wrap and foil (to secure the plastic) and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Advance preparation: The dough will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen. Remove from the freezer very shortly before pre-baking.
cook's notes
Whole wheat pastry flour or a combination of white/whole wheat flours may be used if desired.
Measure the flour by spooning it into measuring cups, then leveling it off with a knife, not by scooping, or the dough will be too dry.
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reviews & comments
May 4, 2024
Loved it. How long can be kept in freezer please? Thanks.
Glad you liked it! The crusts can be frozen for up to 3 months.
what type of olive oil?
You can use any kind but keep in mind that extra virgin olive oil will have the strongest flavor. So if you're looking for a more neutral flavor try regular or light olive oil.
August 16, 2014
The crust turned out very good. I've always used olive oil though in my crusts but lost my regular recipe. I'm curious, is that what makes it a greek recipe?