Best 3 Perfect Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipes

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Gluten-free pie crusts can be tricky to master, but with the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious and flaky crust that will hold up to your favorite fillings. The key to a successful gluten-free pie crust lies in using the right combination of flours and starches, as well as carefully measuring and mixing the ingredients. Additionally, using cold butter and water, and chilling the dough before baking, are essential steps in creating a gluten-free pie crust that is both tender and flaky.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEVER-FAIL GLUTEN-FREE PIE CRUST



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A gluten-free pie crust using common ingredients. I've adjusted the method over time and have found this final recipe to work every time. It is perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. The trick is leaving large chunks of butter, whole, so they create a flaky crust. The baked crust holds its shape quite well and delivers a nice slice of filled pie beautifully without falling apart.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
2 tablespoons brown rice flour
1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ cup ice cold water
2 cold eggs
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place brown rice flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add butter to the bag one cube at a time, shaking to coat each cube evenly with flour. Seal bag and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and vinegar together in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Pour gluten-free flour into a large bowl. Cut in butter with your fingers until mixture resembles pebbles with some large lumps of butter remaining. Stir in egg and vinegar mixture. Mix in water one tablespoon at a time until dough is no longer sticky and forms a ball.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 pieces and roll out to desired thickness on a lightly floured work surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PERFECT GLUTEN FREE PIE CRUST



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Annalise Roberts' "Traditional Pie Crust" recipe. Perfect every time. I tried to approximate her recommended flour blend. If you use your own flour blend please measure 1 cup plus 2 TB your flour blend, PLUS 2 TB sweet rice flour. Don't skip the sweet rice flour :)

Provided by jude503

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie crust, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup brown rice flour (extra fine ground)
1/3 cup potato starch (not potato flour)
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
2 tablespoons sweet rice flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (omit if making savory pie)
1/2 teaspoon ground flax seeds or 1/2 teaspoon psyllium, husk
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (if using salted butter omit salt in recipe)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons orange juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Spray 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray. Generously dust with flour.
  • Mix flours, sugar, xanthan gum, and salt in large bowl of an electric mixer. Cut butter into 6 piece and add to mix until crumbly and resembling coarse meal.
  • Add egg and orange juice. Mix on low speed until dough holds together; it should not be sticky. Form dough into ball, using your hands, and place on a sheet of wax paper. Top with a second sheet of wax paper and flatten dough to 1 inch thickness. (Dough can be frozen at this point for up to one month, wrap in plastic wrap and then foil).
  • Roll out dough between the 2 sheets of wax paper. If the dough seems tacky, refrigerate for 15 minutes before proceeding. Remove top sheet of wax paper and invert dough into pie pan. Remove remaining sheet of wax paper , and crimp edges for single crust pie. (Dough can also be frozen at this point for up to one month; kine pie shell with wax paper, wrap in plastic wrap, then foil.
  • To Prebake a bottom crust: Preheat oven to 375°F Gently prick pastry in 3 or 4 places with a fork. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden and cool completely on wire rack.
  • To partially bake a bottom crust: Preheat oven to 375°F Bake pastry for 10 minutes, remove from oven. Fill and bake as per recipe.

GLUTEN-FREE PIE CRUST



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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

¾ cup arrowroot starch
⅔ cup white rice flour
⅔ cup brown rice flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
14 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
2 large cold eggs
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon cold water, or more as needed

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:

  • Use a food processor to mix the ingredients. This will help to create a smooth and consistent dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin and the baking sheet.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin.
  • Bake the pie crust at a high temperature for the first 10-15 minutes. This will help to create a golden brown crust.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue to bake the pie crust for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is cooked through.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make a delicious and flaky gluten-free pie crust. Whether you are making a sweet or savory pie, this crust is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are in the mood for a homemade pie, don't let your gluten-free diet stop you. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how easy it is to make a delicious gluten-free pie crust.

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