With a few hints – this Gluten Free Crust will rival ANY with regular flour.A light, crispy crust is achieved by starting with cold butter – and working quickly; not overworking the dough. Because of the lack of gluten – handling of the dough is done in a gentle manner.
1cup All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend(I’ve used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1)
2tablespoonspure cane sugar
1/4teaspoonsea salt
3tablespoonsvery cold filtered water
1largeegg yolk(I used pasture raised)
1stickunsalted butterI use organic, no "natural flavor"
Instructions
This recipe make enough dough plus lattice topping for 2, 6 inch pies.Double the recipe for a 9" pie. (See more below.)
Cut the butter into tablespoons, wrap in waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
In the meantime add the flour, sugar and salt in a medium- large bowl. In a small bowl, add egg yolk and cold water – stir well with a fork; set aside.
Add the butter to the flour bowl. Using a pastry blender – “cut” the butter into small pieces; the size of large peas. Make a well in the center. Add the egg/water mixture and mix in quickly with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.When it looks somewhat combined – quickly use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball. Do so quickly – the warmth of your hands can heat the dough. HINT: Cold pieces of butter in the dough – with a marbled appearance create a flaky dough.
Wrap the ball of dough in waxed paper and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
Proceed with recipe to roll out the dough in recipe. See Fabulous Black Raspberry Pie!
Notes
Recipe: Fabulous Black Raspberry Pie!*DOUBLE this recipe if making a Fruit Galette. See: Karen’s Amazing Apple Galette(recipe)Doubled, this recipe will be good for the bottom of a 9" pie; with pastry for a lattice top. Otherwise, a 9" pie crust alone - you will start with 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4's of this recipe. This recipe can not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer
COURSE: Dessert
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: gluten free buttery pie crust, gluten free pie crust
Nutrition Facts
Karen’s Gluten Free Buttery & Flaky Pie Crust
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
100
mg
4
%
Potassium
8
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
512
IU
10
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.