piecrust

[ pahy-kruhst ]

noun

1. the crust or shell of a pie.
2. dough prepared with shortening for making the crust or shell of a pie; paste.

Word History and Origins

Origin of piecrust¹

First recorded in 1575–85; pie ¹ + crust

Example Sentences

Prepare Pie crust: If making a homemade piecrust, incorporate the following into your recipe: 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, orange zest, 1 tablespoon sugar.

From Salon

Pre-bake piecrust according to package directions, then pour mixture into crust and allow to cool in refrigerator.

From Salon

“Her main interests are baking and church. She thinks her piecrust recipe is a personal gift from Jesus himself. If you ask me, the crust is the worst part of a pie. Nan cook much?”

From Literature

Food magazines typically celebrate Thanksgiving in mid-July, bronzing turkeys and crimping piecrust four months in advance.

From The New Yorker

For the piecrust, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt together.

From The Guardian