VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE ALMOND PIE CRUST

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This pie crust stands up to the regular kind - crisp, flaky and full of flavor. Pairs beautifully with blueberries.

Provided by Alysia C.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup tapioca flour
⅓ cup brown rice flour
⅓ cup sorghum flour
½ cup shortening, chilled and diced
¼ cup almond meal
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ teaspoons dry egg replacer (such as Ener-G®)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix tapioca flour, brown rice flour, sorghum flour, almond meal, cornstarch, sugar, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in diced shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until pebble-size pieces form.
  • Whisk water, egg replacer, and vinegar in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until a loose dough forms.
  • Roll out dough to even thickness on a piece of parchment paper and transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, or press dough evenly into the pie plate.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Attique Malik
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This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's always reliable and turns out perfect every time.


Austin misaique
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I love how versatile this crust is. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit.


Suhno Malik
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This crust was easy to make and tasted delicious. I used it for a quiche and it held up perfectly.


Luke Schneider
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my crust turned out really tough. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


hamzajutt 4725
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This crust is a bit more time-consuming to make than others, but it's worth the effort. The almond flour gives it a lovely golden color and a slightly sweet flavor.


Kenneth Rorke
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Great recipe! I made this crust for a vegan potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Zakayla Gray
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I've tried many gluten-free pie crust recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's flaky, buttery, and has a wonderful nutty flavor.


Joseph Bethuel Egemu
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Not a fan. The crust was too dry and crumbly. I ended up having to add extra liquid to make it workable.


Felix Ngongoni
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Wow! This crust was absolutely delicious. It was easy to make and held up perfectly under my savory filling. Highly recommend!


Stafalon Landrum
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This crust was a bit crumbly to work with, but the end result was worth it. The crust had a nutty flavor that complemented the filling nicely.


ayman swaylim
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I love that this recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients. The crust turned out super crispy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with my homemade fruit filling.


Lauryn Klein
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This almond pie crust was a game-changer for my gluten-free, vegan baking. It was easy to work with and resulted in a perfectly golden, flaky crust. A definite keeper in my recipe book!