ALI'S GLUTEN-FREE PIE PASTRY

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Who needs gluten? This recipe produces a tender, nutty crust that's as tasty as any traditional pastry. It's the perfect base for all your pie favorites.-Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield pastry for one 9-inch pie.

Number Of Ingredients 18

INGREDIENTS FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE:
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
1/3 cup ground almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
6 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cubed
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 to 2 tablespoons ice water
INGREDIENTS FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE:
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
2/3 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cubed
1 large egg, beaten
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, almonds, sugar, salt and xanthan gum. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Stir in egg. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed., For single-crust pie: Form into a disk and wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions. , For double-crust pie: Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Cover edges with foil. Bake pie according to recipe directions, removing foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Gabriel Contreras
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The crust was a little too dry for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


Mark Robb
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This pie crust was amazing! It was so flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


Eugene Bailey
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good gluten-free pie crust recipe for ages. This one is definitely a winner.


Devonte Boldien
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This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Angela Hervey
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I was really impressed with this pie crust. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Krisks Gracious
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This pie crust is a game-changer for gluten-free baking. It's so flaky and delicious, I can't wait to try it with different fillings.


Sweet FAM
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I've never made a gluten-free pie crust before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The crust turned out great and the pie was delicious.


Najmol Najmol
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I'm not a huge fan of gluten-free baking, but this pie crust was actually really good. I would definitely make it again.


RA F
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This is the best gluten-free pie crust I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the real thing.


Madgial Jarok
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I thought the crust was a little too crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I'll try a different crust recipe next time.


GLADYS Buck
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling was good.


Bea Hayward
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I've made this pie crust many times and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, I've used it for everything from apple pie to chicken pot pie.


Narayan chaulagain Chaulagain
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This is my new go-to pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Sherooz Ali
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Tried this recipe and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious. I used a mix of apples and berries, and it was a perfect balance of tart and sweet.