To transfer the dough, loosen again with a spatula and lift the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate (or you can roll the pastry over the rolling pin, lift it onto the pie plate, and unroll it).
My preference for the pie crust is a flaky American pie dough or a classic pâte brisée. The bits of fat in the dough give a very light and flaky texture. If you’re making the dough, the biggest ...