In the realm of gluten-free baking, crafting a pie crust that is both delectable and structurally sound can be a formidable challenge. Fortunately, with the right guidance and a few pantry staples, you can master the art of gluten-free pie crust making. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to create a flaky, golden-brown crust that will elevate any pie filling to new heights of flavor and enjoyment. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your gluten-free baking journey, this article will provide invaluable insights and tips to help you achieve pie crust perfection.
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GLUTEN FREE PASTRY
This easy gluten free pastry recipe makes enough for one 20cm diameter pie or approximately 12 lidded mince pies. For a quiche I would recommend cutting the quantities in half. The pastry dough can also be frozen, defrosted and then rolled out as needed.
Categories Baking
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the flour, xanthan gum, salt (and sugar if using) to a large mixing bowl and stir together.
- Cut the COLD butter (and Cookeen/lard if using) into cubes and then add to the bowl. Using your fingers, rub the mix together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl or mug and add the cold water. Whisk together until just combined. Then add to the mix and use a fork to start to 'mush' the mixture together. You'll see it start to form a sticky dough.
- Once it becomes harder to use the fork to mix, use your hands to bring the mixture together into a smooth dough. You should be able to pick this up easily without it being too sticky.
- Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This is a really important stage - you need the dough to chill a bit so it is easier to roll!
- Roll the chilled dough between clingfilm to your desired thickness. I usually roll it to between 4-6mm for pies, tarts and quiches.
- Either cut the mini shapes using a pastry cutter, or transfer to a pie dish if making a quiche/pie before blind baking and/or filling.
- If you need a 'blind bake' in your pastry recipe, carefully use the rolling pin to lift the pastry into your pie dish. Don't worry about trimming any overhang yet.
- Use your fingers to press the sides of the pie into the ridges of the dish. Break off a small piece of the overhanging dough and roll into a ball - use this to press the pastry in further (it will stop your finger nails going through the pastry!).
- Gently push the overhanging pastry back over the pie dish so you have a couple of mm which are slightly thicker at the top of the pie crust. This will help to minimise any shrinking. Roll the rolling pin over the top of the dish and then remove any excess pastry and prick the bottom all over with a fork.
- Place a piece of baking paper over the top of the pastry and fill with baking beans (or dried rice/lentils).
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180'C / Fan 160'C / Gas Mark 4 for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the baking paper and beans, then bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden.
- Fill and bake the pastry case as per the individual recipe you're following - I have a few suggestions below this recipe card!
- For mini pies, roll the pastry to the desired thickness and use a pastry cutter to cut out the shapes you need. Re-roll any excess and repeat until all the pastry is used up. If it gets a little dry and crumbly, wet your hands slightly and work the pastry so it moistens a little. If it gets too sticky, chill it for 10-15 minutes before rolling.
- For a golden pie top, brush the pie lid with a beaten egg before cooking. For sweet pies you can then also sprinkle with a little sugar too!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 71 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 29 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
GLUTEN-FREE PIE DOUGH
Add this dough recipe to your gluten-free baking arsenal -- it can be used for sweet and savory pies alike.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse flour and salt until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles fine meal, with no large pieces of butter remaining. Add egg and 2 tablespoons ice water, then pulse until well combined and dough holds together when squeezed, 1 minute. If necessary, add up to 2 tablespoons more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
GLUTEN FREE PASTRY
A friend of mine is celiac, so I had to find a recipe that would work for beef Wellingtons... BINGO!!! This is perfect, and soooooo easy to make!
Provided by BriannaH
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the rice flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Work in the shortening until the mixture resembles sand. Stir in the water and vanilla extract.
- Bake as directed in your recipe, or at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 160.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
PASTRY RECIPE FOR PIE CRUST - GLUTEN FREE
Posted on behalf of Yahoo Group SillyYaks. This is the BEST pie crust I have ever made, even pre-gf! It is gluten free, and dairy free and can be made soy free as well.It is not crumbly, but it rolls out best between sheets of parchment paper. It has a wonderful taste and holds it shape well. I've used it to make whole pies and even turn-over style individual pies. --Mariann [my version of a recipe from the AiA Gluten & Dairy Free Cookbook.]
Provided by DoveChocolatierinKY
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 1 pie crust, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- *Mix flours, salt, and xanthan gum in a bowl. Rub in the margarine,but not too much. The mixture should resemble baked beans rather than breadcrumbs.
- *In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vinegar and ice water.
- Slowly stir the egg mix into the flour mix, until a ball is formed.
- *Knead the pastry (with a little gf flour if needed) for 2-3 minutes.
- Wrap the pastry and place in the fridge for at least an hour. **It can be frozen at this stage.
- *If the pastry is a little hard when removed from the fridge, knead again a little bit.
- *Roll out on a floured surface. Place in pie pan and follow baking instructions for your pie recipe.
- *If cooked pastry is needed for your recipe the pastry can be cooked at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
- ***substitute Spectrum Naturals Organic Shortening to make it soy free. This is a non-hydrogenated, trans fat free vegetable shortening made from palm oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 436.3, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.9
ALI'S GLUTEN-FREE PIE PASTRY
Who needs gluten? This recipe produces a tender, nutty crust that's as tasty as any traditional pastry. It's the perfect base for all your pie favorites.-Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield pastry for one 9-inch pie.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, almonds, sugar, salt and xanthan gum. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Stir in egg. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed., For single-crust pie: Form into a disk and wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions. , For double-crust pie: Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate. Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top., Cover edges with foil. Bake pie according to recipe directions, removing foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GLUTEN-FREE PIE CRUST
I have tried a lot of recipes trying to find one that compared with the traditional wheat crust that I have been missing. After throwing away many batches, I finally came up with this one and my family loves it. They said they couldn't tell the difference (I am not sure I believe that) but it sure did satisfy my cravings. Hope you like it too.
Provided by Sandra LeRose
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine arrowroot starch, white rice flour, brown rice flour, and sugar in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter to flour mixture and pulse until mixture is the consistency of oatmeal.
- Transfer flour-butter mixture to a bowl; add eggs and vinegar. Knead mixture just until blended. Mix water, 1 tablespoon at a time, into dough (if dough is too dry) until dough holds together. Split dough into 2 balls, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Spread a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface and sprinkle with arrowroot starch. Place 1 dough ball on the plastic wrap and flatten using your hands. Dust rolling pin with arrowroot starch and roll over dough until even thickness and about 9 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Make sure your ingredients are cold before you start. This will help prevent the gluten-free pie crust from becoming tough.
- Work quickly and don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little bit of water. If the dough is too wet, add a little bit of gluten-free flour.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a can of beans.
- Be careful not to roll the dough too thin. It should be about 1/8 inch thick.
- If you're making a double-crust pie, be sure to brush the bottom crust with water before adding the filling. This will help the two crusts stick together.
- Bake the gluten-free pie crust in a preheated oven. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
With a little bit of planning and effort, you can make a delicious and flaky gluten-free pie crust. Just be sure to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.
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