Description
This Almond Flour Pie Crust is a light, flaky, and tender gluten-free crust made with simple, plant-based (natural) ingredients. Offering a subtle nutty flavor and crisp finish, it is perfect for both sweet and savory pies, making it a versatile and wholesome alternative to traditional pie crusts.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 cup chilled plant-based (natural) butter
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out almond flour, plant-based (natural) butter, cold water, natural gelling agent, salt, and maple syrup (natural). Keep the butter chilled to help achieve a flaky texture in the crust.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, salt, and natural gelling agent. Stir gently to evenly distribute the ingredients before adding liquids.
- Cut in the Plant-Based Butter (natural): Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to incorporate the chilled plant-based (natural) butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: Drizzle maple syrup (natural) and cold water into the mixture. Stir gently, then knead the dough a few times by hand until it just holds together. Avoid overworking it to keep the crust tender.
- Rest and Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make rolling easier.
- Roll or Press the Dough: On a lightly floured surface or parchment paper, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness or press evenly into a pie dish for a no-roll option.
- Bake: If pre-baking, prick the dough with a fork and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden and fragrant. For pies baked with filling, follow the pie recipe’s instructions.
Notes
- Keep everything cold including plant-based (natural) butter and water to maintain flakiness.
- Do not overwork the dough to avoid a tough crust.
- Use parchment paper when rolling to prevent sticking and ease transfer.
- Chill the dough sufficiently before baking to avoid shrinking and ensure firmness.
- If dough is crumbly, add a small splash of cold water to achieve the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of crust
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Almond Flour Pie Crust, Gluten Free Pie Crust, Plant-Based Pie Crust, Nutty Pie Crust, Vegan Pie Crust
