Standard Pie Crust
Standard Pie Crust
This basic pie crust is vegan, light and flaky — and makes enough for a one-crust pie.
  • CourseDesserts, Pies
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Prep Time
30minutes
Standard Pie Crust
Standard Pie Crust
This basic pie crust is vegan, light and flaky — and makes enough for a one-crust pie.
  • CourseDesserts, Pies
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Prep Time
30minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2C buttery spread
  • 1C flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 3Tbsp water
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, cut the buttery spread into the flour and salt until the mixture resembles particles the size of peas.
  2. Sprinkle in the water, tossing with a fork until the flour mixture is moistened and the pastry can be formed into a ball.
  3. Flatten the dough ball onto a floured pastry cloth or board; roll the pastry two inches larger than an inverted pie plate.
  4. Transfer the rolled pie crust into the pie plate; press firmly against the bottom and sides of the plate, and flute the crust into the desired design. Fill the crust and bake according to the pie recipe instructions.
Recipe Notes

You can freeze this crust and use it another time.

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Nutrition Facts
Standard Pie Crust
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
3.4 Water saved (gallons)
13.7 Manure not deposited (pounds)
15.4 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
33.6 Methane not created (gallons)
410.6 CO2 not released (pounds)