Gluten Free Pie Crusts
INGREDIENTS FOR 2 FULL PIE CRUSTS
This crust has the added advantage past being gluten-free by being composed of grain and bean flour which provides a complete protein and has a lower glycemic load than a wheat flour crust.
4 cups gluten-free flour blend (1 1/3 cup tapioca, 1 cup garbanzo, 2/3 c rice flour, 1 c sorghum flour)
Pinch of salt
2/3 c chilled coconut oil
1/3 c or more chilled water
- Chill the coconut oil for several hours or freeze for an hour. Cut the oil up if it will not break up with your beaters or mixer.
- Add coconut oil to flour and salt and mix for about 5 to 9 minutes on medium then medium high speed of your mixer. Your large balls of coconut oil should turn into small balls.
- When your mixture is relatively uniform. Then add water to bring together.
- See this video to understand exactly how everything should look for the correct technique. This is vital to making a proper crust and a skill you will use forever.
- Roll out half the mixture for one crust. Use the other half to make galettes, fruit tarts, or other crust.
- Half of the crust can be saved up to a week in the fridge. To use, let it outside the fridge until pliable. This is generally for 1 hour at room temperature of 80 degrees or less.