Best 4 Basic 100 Whole Wheat Pie Crust Recipes
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, mastering the art of making a basic 100% whole wheat pie crust is an essential skill that will elevate your baking game. With its nutty flavor and flaky texture, this versatile pastry can transform any pie filling into a culinary masterpiece. From classic fruit pies to savory quiches and everything in between, a perfectly crafted whole wheat pie crust is the foundation of any successful pie recipe. In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of achieving pie crust perfection, so you can confidently bake delicious and wholesome pies that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC 100% WHOLE WHEAT PIE CRUST
I generally try to eat as many whole grain foods as I can and I was astonished to discover not a single basic 100% whole wheat pie crust recipe here at Allrecipes. So here's mine! I previously had trouble with whole wheat pie crusts; they tended to be hard to work with and crumbly. Then I added wheat gluten, as I do for bread, and voila! This makes enough for one 8-inch pie. If you're making a recipe that requires a top and bottom crust, double the recipe.
Provided by Misti
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix 3/4 cup flour, gluten, and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Mix 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water into the flour mixture using your hands until dough easily forms a ball; add more water if needed.
- Flatten dough into a pancake-like shape on a floured surface; sprinkle top of dough liberally with about 1 tablespoon flour. Roll dough, using a rolling pin, into a thin pie crust about 1-inch larger than your pie pan. Roll the crust onto the rolling pin and transfer to the pie pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
100% WHOLE WHEAT GRAHAM CRACKERS OR PIE CRUST
I couldn't find the perfect 100% whole wheat graham recipe so I made one. These are highly popular with kids and come together very quickly. You can replace a little of the flour with milled flax, wheat germ, oat bran, or whatever you like. And you can make chocolate grahams by adding 1/3 cup cocoa. Crunch them up to make graham crumbs, which are useful for a lot of things. ALSO, this recipe makes an AMAZING pie crust. Please NOTE: The instructions below are specific about rolling these out very thin, and baking until crisp. If you end up with anything but crisp crackers, they weren't rolled thin enough, and/or they weren't baked long enough.
Provided by Jujubegirl
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 60 crackers, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter in microwave or on stovetop.
- Mix together dry ingredients (first 6 ingredients).
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until the dough forms a ball. Add a little water if needed.
- Line two jelly roll pans with parchment paper or Silpat.
- Put half the dough on each pan and gently flatten out with a rolling pin, covering the pan (Depending on the size of your pan, you may not completely cover it. Just roll them out to desired thickness. These don't puff up much, so what you roll out is very nearly what you end up with.).
- Gently score the crackers into rectangles with a pizza or pasta cutter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and just beginning to brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 49.6, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.6
EASY WHOLE WHEAT PIE CRUST
So quick to make, and the brown sugar adds a little extra sweetness to the crust. Good workout for your arms too! FYI: One reviewer said to use "soft wheat" instead of "hard wheat"...I have only ever used the flour that is labeled "whole wheat flour" or "white whole wheat flour," no mention of hard or soft, so I'm not sure what that's about. It seems none of my other reviewers have had that problem.
Provided by JelsMom
Categories Pie
Time 10m
Yield 2 crusts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place flour, sugar, salt, sugar, and shortening in large tupperware or other plastic container with lid. (If all else fails, use a really strong large slide lock plastic bag). Seal tightly.
- Shake 3 minutes. Open & make sure mixture is uniform.
- Add water.
- Shake 3 more minutes & open to see if mixture is large dough ball of uniform consistency.
- Roll out on floured surface. Can be frozen for later use.
WHOLE WHEAT PIE CRUST
Perfect whole wheat crusts for dessert pies.
Provided by emarika
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Measure flours, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder into a bowl; stir together. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until a coarse meal forms. Sprinkle water over mixture. Stir with a spoon until a ball begins to form.
- Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll out into rounds between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Transfer to two 9-inch pie plates.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 161.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Freeze your pie crust dough: You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Use a food processor: If you have one, a food processor makes quick work of blending the ingredients for the pie crust dough.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and make it easier to roll out.
- Use a light touch when rolling out the dough: Don't press too hard, or you'll end up with a tough pie crust.
- Trim the edges of the dough: Use a sharp knife to trim the edges of the dough so that they are even.
- Crimp the edges of the dough: Crimping the edges will help to seal the pie crust and prevent it from cracking during baking.
- Bake the pie crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a golden brown crust.
Conclusion:
Whole wheat pie crust is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pie crust. It's made with whole wheat flour, which is a good source of fiber and nutrients. Whole wheat pie crust is also relatively easy to make, and it can be used in a variety of pies and tarts. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect whole wheat pie crust every time.
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