Name: Whole-Wheat Pie Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 3-4 tablespoons ice water

Whole-Wheat Pie Crust

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This nutty whole-wheat pie crust recipe is a perfect base for fruit pie fillings and quiches. Do not overmix the dough or the crust will become tough, and chill the dough for at least one hour to ensure flakiness.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

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:

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

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Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white whole-wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
3-4 tablespoons ice water

Directions

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl or food processor. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender, two knives or by pulsing in the food processor until the butter forms pebble-size pieces with the flour. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is evenly moist (but not wet) and is just starting to clump together, being careful not to overmix.
Pat the dough into a 5-inch disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. Remove from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before rolling out.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Roll the dough between sheets of parchment paper into a 12-inch circle. Peel off the top sheet and invert the dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Remove the second sheet, trim off any overhanging dough and crimp the edges with a fork or spoon. 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)

106	Calories
7g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Vitamin A 213IU	4%
Folate 0mcg	0%
Sodium 59mg	3%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 0mg	0%
Potassium 20mg	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.