Description
Enjoy the simple joy of making The Gluten Free Pie Crust of Your Dreams. With its rich flavor and flaky texture, this crust is perfect for any occasion, from holidays to cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (9 Tablespoons)
- Gluten Free Baking Flour Blend WITH Binder (1-1/2 cups)
- Granulated Sugar (1 Tablespoon)
- Salt (Slightly Heaping 1/2 Teaspoon)
- Ice Water (1/2 to 3/4 cup)
Instructions
- Chill the Butter: Dice and freeze butter cubes for 20-30 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix gluten free flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
- Incorporate Butter: Pulse the butter into the flour mixture until resembling small peas.
- Add Ice Water: Gradually add ice water and pulse until dough holds together.
- Form the Dough: Shape the dough into a ball, then flatten into a disc.
- Lamination for Flakiness: Stack and reshape the dough disc before chilling in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Roll Out the Crust: Roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Transfer to Pan: Place dough in the pie pan and trim edges neatly.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate crust for at least an hour before baking.
- Blind-Bake or Fully Bake: Preheat oven and bake as needed, checking for doneness.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality cold butter.
Different gluten-free flour blends may absorb moisture differently, adjust water as needed.
Chilling the dough is crucial for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pie)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg