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Flaky Whole Wheat Pie Crust – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Flaky Whole Wheat Pie Crust

Say goodbye to dense, cardboard-like whole wheat crusts! This recipe is my secret weapon for sneaking more wholesome grains into our meals without sacrificing texture or flavor. It bakes up incredibly flaky, with a rich, nutty taste that beautifully complements everything from a
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅓ cups / 160g (5.6 oz) whole wheat pastry flour (or ⅔ cup / 80g / 2.82 oz whole wheat flour and ⅔ cup / 80g / 2.82 oz unbleached all-purpose flour)
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) salt
  • 5 tablespoons (70 g / 2.47 oz) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) neutral oil
  • 3 to 5 tablespoons / 45 to 75ml (2.5 fl oz) ice water
  • Avoid overworking the dough. Mix only until it just comes together to prevent a tough, dense crust. The visible bits of butter are your friends!
  • For an extra crisp bottom crust, especially for wet fillings like quiche, pre-bake (or blind bake) the crust for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling.

Method
 

  1. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chilled, cubed butter.
  3. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, quickly cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
  4. Drizzle the oil over the mixture and toss gently with a fork to combine.
  5. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork after each addition, until the dough just begins to come together. Be careful not to add too much water.
  6. Gently gather the dough into a ball on a clean surface, flatten it into a 1-inch thick disk, and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days) before rolling it out on a lightly floured surface to fit your 9- or 10-inch pie plate.
  8. Keep all your , especially the butter and water, as cold as possible. This creates steam pockets when baking, resulting in a much flakier crust.
  9. Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll out and preventing it from shrinking during baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 11g

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