Decadent Vegan Pie Crust
A flaky, delicious vegan pie crust perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a beautiful, golden-brown crust.
Equipment Needed
- Large bowl
- Parchment paper
- Pastry Blender
- Pie plate
Ingredients
- 160.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's unbleached for best results.)
- 4.00 gramsFine Sea Salt(Adds depth of flavor.)
- 115.00 gramsVegan Shortening(Cold and cubed for optimal texture.)
- 45.00 mlIce Water(Use ice water for optimal flakiness.)
Instructions
Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cut in the vegan shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Create a well in the center of the mixture and gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Form the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to your desired thickness.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Transfer the dough to a pie plate, trim any excess, and crimp the edges.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Fill the crust with your favorite pie filling and bake until golden brown.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Let cool completely before serving.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Estimated time: 5 minutes