Crust

Crust recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the Roman Empire. This recipe, known as Placenta, was a sweet pastry made with wheat flour, honey, and olive oil.

Over the centuries, crust recipes have evolved to include a variety of ingredients, such as different types of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. However, the basic principle of a crust recipe remains the same: to create a delicious and flaky pastry that can be used as a base for a variety of sweet and savory dishes.

Today, there are countless recipes for crusts that can be used for pies, tarts, quiches, and more. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, there’s sure to be a crust recipe that will suit your taste.

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Recipes

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Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

  • salt
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • thyme
  • cinnamon
  • garlic
  • onion
  • onion
  • carrot
  • carrot
  • apple cider
  • chicken stock
  • turkey
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • apple cider
  • granny smith apple
  • celery
  • celery
  • butter
  • garlic
  • bay leaf
  • water
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Sourdough Pizza Crust

  • sourdough starter unfed discard
  • salt
  • water
  • yeast
  • king arthur all purpose flour
  • king arthur pizza dough flavor deliciou
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Fried Chicken - ultra craggy crispy crust!

  • buttermilk
  • mustard powder
  • egg
  • cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • onion powder
  • sweet paprika
  • vegetable oil
  • thigh
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • corn flour cornstarch
  • celery salt
  • ginger powder
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

  • basil
  • salt
  • parmesan shaving
  • balsamic vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • italian seasoning
  • red pepper flake
  • egg
  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • chicken broth
  • parmesan cheese
  • pizza sauce
  • salt
  • tomato
  • mozzarella cheese
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • green
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

  • italian breadcrumb
  • garlic powder
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • paprika
  • chicken breast
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Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

  • garlic powder
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt
  • italian seasoning
  • lemon juice
  • breadcrumbs orcup ritz cracker
  • parmesan cheese
  • tilapia
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Tart Crust

  • butter
  • sugar
  • salt
  • ice water
  • all purpose flour
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • egg
  • cauliflower
  • mozzarella cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • italian seasoning
  • salt
  • basil
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Crazy Crust Pizza

  • mushroom
  • all purpose flour
  • cheddar cheese
  • ground beef
  • italian seasoning
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • carrot
  • parmesan cheese
  • pork sausage
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • egg
  • mustard
  • garlic
  • milk
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Canned Chickpea Pizza Crust

  • pizza
  • black pepper
  • nonstick spray
  • gluten-free flour
  • garlic powder
  • italian seasoning
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • egg
  • chickpea
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Almond Crusted Chicken

  • salt
  • unblanched almond
  • sherry vinegar
  • butter
  • spanish pimenton
  • eggs white
  • olive oil
  • chicken breast
  • mesclun salad green
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Sesame Crusted Salmon

  • mirin
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • buk choi
  • canola oil
  • soba noodle
  • rice vinegar
  • canola oil
  • salmon
  • white sesame seed
  • salt
  • shallots scallion
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Best Ever Zucchini Crust Pizza

  • mozzarella cheese
  • oregano
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • mushroom
  • all purpose flour
  • parmesan cheese
  • pepperoni
  • pizza sauce
  • olife
  • egg
  • zucchini
  • basil
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Butternut Crust Pizza

  • balsamic glaze
  • nonstick spray
  • parmesan shaving
  • basil
  • parmesan cheese
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • lemon
  • butternut squash
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • almond
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • arugula
  • prosciutto
  • italian seasoning
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Vegan Crustless Quiche Recipe

  • salt
  • soy milk
  • asparagus
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • nutritional yeast
  • ground
  • silken tofu
  • cashew
  • cornstarch
  • cream cheese
  • block
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

  • balsamic glaze
  • salt
  • basil
  • egg
  • cauliflower
  • cherry tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • pizza sauce
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

  • balsamic glaze
  • salt
  • basil
  • egg
  • cauliflower
  • cherry tomato
  • parmesan cheese
  • pizza sauce
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
all purpose flour
sugar
water
egg
olive oil
parmesan cheese
garlic
ice water
black pepper
onion
mozzarella cheese
cauliflower
garlic powder
basil
italian seasoning
milk
vegetable shortening
chicken breast
carrot
celery
oregano
vegetable oil
yeast
egg yolk
salmon
brown sugar
apple cider vinegar
pizza sauce
baking powder
graham cracker crumb
rosemary
sage
thyme
cayenne pepper
shortening
buttermilk
onion powder
red pepper flake
parsley
balsamic glaze
cinnamon
apple cider
chicken stock
turkey
bay leaf
oil
confectioners sugar
red wine vinegar
chili powder
paprika
maple syrup
parmesan shaving
vegan margarine
gluten-free flour
panko breadcrumb
dijon mustard
white wine
dill
lemon juice
lemon
pepper
watercress
mayonnaise
graham cracker
coconut oil
mushroom
cheddar cheese
cornmeal
almond flour
almond
honey
nonstick spray
cashew
provolone cheese
arugula
pepperoni
cream cheese
ginger
canola oil
cherry tomato
granny smith apple
cream
hard pecorino
emmenthal
tap water
protein all purpose flour
fridge american butter
wheat flour
sourdough starter unfed discard
king arthur all purpose flour
king arthur pizza dough flavor deliciou
vinegar
mustard powder
sweet paprika
thigh
corn flour cornstarch
celery salt
ginger powder
balsamic vinegar
chicken broth
tomato
green
butter orcup shortening
salmon side
eschallot
heavy cream cream
oil spray
lemon zest
italian breadcrumb
breadcrumbs orcup ritz cracker
tilapia
pasta sauce
vanilla extract
almond meal
baking soda
bread flour
sourdough starter
butter shortening
nutmeg
gluten graham cracker
vanilla wafer crumb
ground beef
pork sausage
tomato sauce
mustard
half
deli ham
swiss cheese
bisquick
fennel
celery root
coriander seed
fennel seed
lime juice
lime zest
bbq chip
mango
white wine vinegar
jalapeño
dark brown sugar
green onion
active
another gluten flour
millet flour
potato starch
pizza
chickpea
halibut
macadamia nut
cilantro
bok choy
honey mustard
onion flake
unblanched almond
sherry vinegar
spanish pimenton
eggs white
mesclun salad green
chili paste
flour tortilla
ball burrata cheese orcup mozzarella
san marzano tomato
marinated artichoke heart
herb
italian salad dressing
ranch dressing
white wheat flour
cornflake
yellow cornmeal
hot sauce
cajun spice
agar agar
tapioca flour
powdered milk
xanthan gum
gluten
mirin
soy sauce
buk choi
soba noodle
rice vinegar
white sesame seed
shallots scallion
vodka
almond meal almond
icing sugar powdered sugar
olife
zucchini
gingersnap cooky
butternut squash
prosciutto
cheese
spelt flour
soy milk
asparagus
nutritional yeast
ground
silken tofu
cornstarch
block
peanut butter

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 36%
  • butter 25%
  • all purpose flour 24%
  • sugar 20%

Common Ingredients

  • water 12%
  • ice water 10%

Usual Ingredients

  • egg 8%
  • olive oil 6%
  • baking powder 5%
  • vegetable shortening 5%
  • apple cider vinegar 4%
  • oregano 4%
  • basil 3%
  • cauliflower 3%
  • yeast 3%
  • garlic powder 3%
  • graham cracker crumb 3%
  • mozzarella cheese 3%
  • parmesan cheese 3%
  • xanthan gum 3%