Name: Vegan Pie Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons organic vegan shortening, cut into small chunks; 3-4 tablespoons ice water

Vegan Pie Crust

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It's possible to make a perfectly flaky vegan pie crust, without butter. In this recipe we use vegan shortening to make the crust tender, and no sugar to keep it healthy. This crust is a great base for vegan fruit pies or savory tarts. This recipe only makes one crust--if you need a top crust, double the recipe.

Devon O'Brien

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch pie crust

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons organic vegan shortening, cut into small chunks
3-4 tablespoons ice water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl or food processor. Cut in cold shortening using a pastry blender, two knives or by pulsing in the food processor until pebble-size pieces form. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is evenly moist (but not wet) and is just starting to clump together.
Pat the dough into a 5-inch disk. Lightly flour a large sheet of plastic wrap, place the dough in the center and wrap it up. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before rolling out.
Roll the dough into a 12-inch round between two pieces of parchment paper. Remove the top sheet; gently invert the dough into a 9-inch pie pan (not deep-dish). Remove the second sheet of parchment. Trim the dough to an even overhang all the way around. Patch any cracks with the extra dough. Fold the dough under to form a double layer of crust around the edge. Crimp the edges. Prick the crust with a fork several times; line with parchment paper and add enough pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice to cover the bottom.
Bake until the crust is barely golden brown on the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare and wrap dough (Steps 1-2); refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

117	Calories
7g	Fat
11g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 117
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Vitamin A 0IU	0%
Folate 41mcg	10%
Sodium 59mg	3%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 3mg	1%
Potassium 15mg	0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.