No Fail Pie or Tart Crust (vegan option)
/What is it like?
- Crisp & Buttery
- Only 2 flours
- Great for savory dishes too - just omit the sugar!
Recipe
With one optional chill time, this crust is quicker and simpler to make than a standard shell. And it is so tender and delicious that you would never know there were any shortcuts. It is one of my favorites.
One 9 or 10-inch pie or tart (23-25 cm), prep 20 min
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup oat flour, 115g
3/4 cup almond flour, 75g
2 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup melted butter (see note for dairy free)
1 egg or 4-6 tbsp ice water
Directions:
Note, for a savory pie, cut the sugar in half. In a food processor mix together the flours, sugar and salt.
Add the melted butter and blend until it looks like fine bread crumbs. Add the egg (or ice water) and mix just until a dough is formed. If the dough is on the dry side that is fine.
Press it into a tart pan and chill for a minimum of 20 minutes (this chill time is optional but achieves best results). Preheat the oven to 350F / 175 C. Note that this crust, unlike others, can be baked in a non-metal pan. Because of the lower fat content, it does not have to heat up quickly to achieve a tender crust. Follow your pie or tart recipe as directed. Also, dock the crust before par-baking.
Notes:
You can substitute Miyoko’s vegan spread or coconut oil for a dairy free version which is delicious.
