Recipes > Yeast Pie Crust Find A Store Yeast Pie Crust Are you frustrated rolling out difficult-to-work short doughs? Then try our simple-to-use yeast version. Add your favorite pie fillings, top with streusel topping if desired. Yield 2 pie crusts Print Recipe Pin Recipe 1 Reviews Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour, divided1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon table salt1/2 cup water2 tablespoons milk1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large eggTopping2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 tablespoons butter (softened) InstructionsIn stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat milk, water and oil to 120-130°F. Add warm liquids to flour mixture. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add egg; beat 1 minute.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Prepare streusel topping: Add brown sugar, flour and cinnamon to small bowl; stir with fork to combine. Add softened butter, stir until fully incorporated; set aside.Preheat oven to 400°F.Generously grease two 10-inch pie plates, set aside. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll one piece into a 12-inch circle to fit a 10-inch pie plate. Press into the pie plate; flute edges. Repeat with second dough. Pour your favorite prepared pie filling into shells. Crumble topping over pie filling.Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F, and bake additional 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or cold. NotesGet Bread Machine Method here. Photo by Yesterfood. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
