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    Vegan Flaky Pie Crust

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 19, 2006 Dairy Free Desserts

    This vegan flaky pie crust will work for sweet or savory pies.  It comes from the cookbook “Vegan Vittles“, by Joanne Stepaniak.  Joanne has written several other popular cookbooks, such as  “Table for Two” and “The Uncheese Cookbook.”  Here are some helpful tips she offered for this recipe:

    • Work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible to guarantee the flakiest results.
    • This crust calls for whole wheat pastry flour, and this is a critical ingredient. Do not substitute all-purpose whole wheat flour, which is what is typically found in supermarkets, or whole wheat bread flour. Neither will produce good results. If you do not want a whole-grain crust, you can replace the whole wheat flour with unbleached white pastry flour.

    Special Diet Notes: Vegan Flaky Pie Crust

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, and optionally nut-free.

     

    Flaky Pie Crust
     
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    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: one 9-inch crust
    Ingredients
    • 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup unrefined corn oil, canola oil, or non-hydrogenated shortening (such as Earth Balance or Spectrum)
    • approx. 2 to 4 tablespoons cold dairy-free or water, as needed
    Instructions
    1. Have ready one 9-inch pie plate. Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the oil or spread with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the milk or water over the flour mixture, tossing gently with a fork to lightly moisten. The mixture should be evenly moistened, not damp or soggy. With your hands, quickly form the dough into a ball, handling it as little as possible.
    2. Place between two sheets of waxed paper and roll into a circle about one inch larger than your pie plate. Remove the top sheet of waxed paper. Carefully flip the crust over and lay it in the pie plate with the dough against the plate. Working very carefully and gently, remove the second sheet of waxed paper. Ease the crust into the pie plate without stretching or tearing it. Trim the edges or turn them under to within ¼ inch of the rim and flute them. Thoroughly prick the sides and bottom of the crust with the tines of a fork to keep air bubbles from forming under the surface.
    3. To prebake the crust (for pies that will be filled and then baked), place in a preheated 400 degree F oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until it turns a deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool before filling.
    4. To fully bake the crust (for pies that will be filled and chilled, or baked very briefly), place in a preheated 400 degree F oven for about 20 minutes or until it turns a rich brown color and is crisp. Remove the crust from the oven, and allow to cool before filling.
    5. Tips: Lightly moistening your countertop with water will help to keep the waxed paper from sliding.
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    2. Eric on November 22, 2012 1:10 pm

      Thanks but the recipe was too dry. I added a little more water and almond milk and it came out ok. I think next time I will use a little more earthbalance.

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      • Alisa Fleming on November 22, 2012 1:52 pm

        Eric, if you just need a single crust, the recipe I use is the Easy Peasy Crust on this post – http://www.godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/ask-alisa-do-you-have-a-good-pumpkin-pie-recipe-that-is-milk-free-and-soy-free. Everyone loves it!

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