Organic Whole Wheat Pie Crust
"I played around with different recipes to find a whole wheat pie crust that wasn't dried out. This recipe, if done right is flaky and delicious. I use it for my apple pie and chicken pot pie alike. Careful not to overwork the dough, the more its handled or mixed, the dryer it will be."
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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1 covered pie
ingredients
- 1 cup organic whole wheat flour
- 1 cup organic all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons organic butter, chilled
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 2 teaspoons organic lemon juice
directions
- Combine flours and salt in a bowl.
- Cut butter into small pieces and add to bowl with shortening. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut butter and shortening into flour mixture until you achieve a grainy coarse appearance.
- Combine water and lemon juice, then slowly add to flour mixture as you toss gently with a fork until moist. Do not over mix.
- Press mixture into a ball, cover completely with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350º. Cooking time will vary depending on what you're using it for.
- Roll dough on lightly floured surface.
- Makes top and bottom crust for a 9" pie or bottom only for a 13x9 sized dish for chicken pot pie or something of that sort.
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Reviews
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Loved it! Used it with Bev's blueberry pie (24521) and all in all it made for a smashing dessert. Thanks! -
Excellent recipe! I normally use store-bought crusts, but didn't have one so I resorted to Zaar. Of course wanting to be healthy, I sought out whole wheat. This was a great tasting crust and easy to make and roll. I like the extra hardiness that the whole wheat added. As easy as this was to make, I think I'm going to give up store bought.
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I try to stay away from foods laced with preservatives and use whole grains and organic ingredients whenever its feasible.
I've got a toddler son who inspires me to create healthy, diverse menus. I strive to introduce him to a wide variety of foods and dishes. I began making his food at home the moment he started on solids and have enjoyed every moment of his food exploration so far. Helping him expand his palate and avoid a lifetime of picky eating is a high priority for me.
My biggest recipe hurdle is that I have a terrible habit of not writing down what I've done when I experiment. So, when I create some great new recipe that I just love, I can never manage to duplicate it to perfection. It happens time and time again and I just never seem to learn my lesson.
