CRUNCHY NUT PIE PASTRY

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Savory and crunchy and super nutritious, this crust is a great base for Russian Carrot Tart, spinach quiche, butternut squash and leek tart, and other vegetable or cheese tarts. The recipe is from The Enchanted Broccoli Forest by Mollie Katzen.

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup minced nuts (pecans, walnuts,and almonds work well)
1 dash salt
1 1/4 cups unbleached flour (or a combination of white and whole wheat)
4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
3 -5 tablespoons ice water

Steps:

  • Combine the nuts, salt and flour in a medium bowl or in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender. Drizzle in water and mix until dough holds a ball.
  • St dough on a sheet of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Top with another sheet and roll into a circle. Fit into pie plate and fill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 157.4, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.8

Akmal Janu
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This recipe is a must-try for any nut lover. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Eggs Benedict
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I'm not a fan of nuts, but I still enjoyed this pie. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Si Saruf
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Kennedy Mudawarima
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I love the combination of nuts in this pie. It's a great way to use up leftover nuts from holiday baking.


Cali Canalez
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Chandra Sunuwar
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pie crust turned out really tough. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Tisha R
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Donadamzofficial Donadamzofficial
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a bit more sugar to the filling. I found it to be a bit tart for my taste.


Assan Diop
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it.


Naeem Baba
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This pie was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the crunchy texture of the nuts and the creamy filling.


Arsalan Butt
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I've never been a huge fan of nut pies, but this one definitely changed my mind. The filling was sweet and gooey, and the crust was perfectly flaky.


Juana Estrada
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This crunchy nut pie pastry was an absolute delight! The combination of pecans, walnuts, and hazelnuts gave it a wonderfully rich and nutty flavor. The pastry itself was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy.