Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust

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Vegan
Dairy Free
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Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust
10 min.
10
99kcal

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Looking to impress your friends and family with a homemade pie crust that's both simple and delicious? Our Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust is the perfect solution for anyone seeking a vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free option without compromising on taste or texture. Whether you're preparing a classic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or a fresh berry tart for a summer gathering, this crust is versatile enough to complement any filling.

What’s great about this recipe is how quick and easy it is — you can whip it up in just 10 minutes! With only a few pantry staples like all-purpose flour, salt, vegetable oil, and water, you’ll have a flaky crust ready to go, making it an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned bakers. The rich, buttery flavor, despite the absence of dairy, comes from the clever use of vegetable oil, which ensures that your crust remains tender and flaky.

Not only does this recipe yield a delightful crust for your savory and sweet pies, but it's also a crowd-pleaser. Each serving clocks in at just 99 calories, allowing you to enjoy pie guilt-free. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let your baking adventure begin! You’ll love the satisfaction of creating a homemade crust that will elevate your pie game to new heights.

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 3.5 tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk flour with salt in a bowl; use a fork to stir in vegetable oil.
  2. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, before adding more water. Gather dough into a ball, divide in half, and roll out on a floured work surface.

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein9.28%
Fat22.13%
Carbs68.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
12.08
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.2278260912584%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.9kcal
4.94%
Fat:2.39g
3.68%
Saturated Fat:0.37g
2.29%
Carbohydrates:16.69g
5.56%
Net Carbohydrates:16.1g
5.86%
Sugar:0.06g
0.07%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:233.25mg
10.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.26g
4.52%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.45%
Selenium:7.42µg
10.59%
Folate:40.03µg
10.01%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.49%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.46%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.36%
Iron:1.02mg
5.65%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.88%
Phosphorus:23.63mg
2.36%
Fiber:0.59g
2.36%
Copper:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.28%
Magnesium:4.87mg
1.22%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.03%
Source:Allrecipes