Best 3 Healthier Pie Crust Recipes
Indulge in the delightful world of healthier pie crusts with our curated collection of recipes. From the classic flaky crust to the innovative gluten-free and vegan options, we've got you covered. Discover the secrets to a perfect pie shell, whether you prefer a buttery, all-butter crust or a tender, oil-based one. Explore the versatility of pie crusts beyond the traditional fruit pies and experiment with savory fillings like chicken pot pie or a hearty vegetable galette. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a delicious and healthier alternative to the classic pie crust, without compromising on taste or texture. Get ready to elevate your baking skills and impress your loved ones with these wholesome and delectable pie crust creations.
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HEALTHY PIE CRUST
Learn how to make an easy and healthy pie crust that uses no oil or butter. This naturally vegan and oil-free pie crust is really easy to handle. It won't melt when you're working with it and won't shrink when you bake it. Use it to make sweet or savoury pies with cooked or no-cook fillings, tarts, quiches and galettes.
Provided by Melanie McDonald
Categories Baked Goods
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To a bowl, add the almond flour, all purpose flour and salt. Whisk them together to combine.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring as you go. You might not need it all. You might need a tiny bit more. It varies a little everytime. Once it starts looking clumpy, get a clean hand in there and feel it. You need to use just enough milk so the dough holds its shape when you squeeze it together in your hand, feels supple and will be easily rollable. Bring the dough together into a ball.
- At this stage you can either roll out the pastry with a rolling pin or just press it into your dish or pan with your hands. Unlike regular pastry dough, because there is no solid fat in this recipe, it doesn't matter if you handle it a lot.
- If rolling it out, transfer to a clean, well-floured surface. If you have a silicone baking mat they work really well for rolling pastry dough out on.
- Roll it out to 2 or 3 inches larger than your pie/quiche/tart dish. Sprinkle with flour as needed to stop any sticking.
- Lift carefully by partially rolling the rolled out pastry around the rolling pin, and gently lower into the dish. Press into the dish gently then trim around the edges with a sharp knife or crimp if you are lining a pie dish.
- Prick all over the bottom of the crust with a fork
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (⅛ of the crust), Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
THE HEALTHY PIE CRUST
Found on veganmania.com I used this in a cheese & sausage quiche, and it was good! This will definitely be my staple pie crust from now on... No more frozen store-brought ones :] Also, you can lower the amount of ingredients in this- this crust is kinda thick.
Provided by Shelby
Categories Dessert
Time 6m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir the flours together in a small bowl and freeze for one hour. Freeze the oil in a separate container for an hour also. Remove both from freezer and mix the oil into the flour until it makes a crumbly dough.
- Stir the salt into the ice water and mix the water into the dough. Mix only enough to bind the dough. If it's too dry, add more water, a little at at time.
- I found it easiest to simply place the ball of dough into the pan, and squish it around with my hand -- Bake as directed for whatever recipe your using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 20.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.7
HEALTHY PIE CRUST
Here's a recipe for "Healthy Pie Crust" -- it's quite flaky, and a bit more difficult to roll out than others (I found it worked better after being chilled a bit).
Provided by cwambeam
Categories Pie
Yield 2 crusts
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine oil with flour and salt .
- Drizzle with milk.
- This makes 2 crusts, or one top and one bottom Enjoy! Cindy
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1231.1, Fat 74.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 1190, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 17.8
Tips:
- For a flaky crust, use cold butter and grate it into the flour mixture. This will help create small pockets of butter that will steam during baking, resulting in a light and flaky crust.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour. Just be sure to work quickly so that the butter doesn't start to melt.
- Don't overwork the dough. Once the ingredients are combined, stop mixing. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch. Don't press down too hard, or you'll end up with a tough crust.
- If the dough is too sticky to roll out, you can sprinkle it with a little flour. Just be sure to brush off any excess flour before baking.
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the crust is cooked evenly.
Conclusion:
Making a healthier pie crust is easy with a few simple swaps. By using whole wheat flour, less butter, and a touch of honey, you can create a delicious and nutritious crust that is perfect for your favorite pies and tarts. So next time you're in the mood for a homemade pie, don't be afraid to give this healthier pie crust a try.
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