Gluten-Free Pie Crust

Prep Time: 20 mins

Bake Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups gluten-free flour: Choose a xanthan gum-containing gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for best results. In this recipe, do not use a one-ingredient flour such as coconut or almond flour. They react differently to moisture, so the amounts won’t be right.
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed: To make a flaky gluten-free pie crust, cold fat is necessary. As the pie bakes, the pieces of butter in the dough form pockets of steam. This is what gives it a light, flaky texture instead of making it thick like a cookie. You can use vegan butter if desired.
• ½ teaspoon salt: Keep salt on hand. It’s a key ingredient in homemade pie crust. The flavor of a gluten-free pie crust will be bland without salt.
• 4-6 tbsp. ice-cold water: Ice water adds moisture, allowing you to make a smooth dough ball. Additionally, it keeps the butter very cold.

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, combine the flour, salt, and butter and process until crumbly.
2. Add the cooled water gradually until a dough forms.
3. Form into a disc shape after removing from the food processor.
4. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for one hour to rest.
5. The dough should be taken out of the fridge and left to rest for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
6. Between two sheets of parchment paper, roll the dough to an approximate thickness of ¼ inch.
7. This pie crust is ready for you to add to your favorite filling and bake!
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F to par-bake the crust. The pie crust’s base should be punctured all over with a fork. Cover the whole crust with parchment, then fill the bottom with dry beans or pie weights. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and baking beans and bake for an additional 2 to 5 minutes, till it is golden brown.

Expert Tips:

• Ensure that the butter and water are both very cold. Flaky layers are created by cold butter.
• Avoid working the dough too much. The butter should not be melted.
• Before you bake the dough, you can brush it with an egg wash to give it a golden crust.
• This recipe is enough for single-crust pies. For a sweet pie with two crusts, double the recipe, brush the top with an egg wash, and add coarse sugar on top.
• If the dough appears too crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of cool water at one time until a smooth ball is formed.

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