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Volume 7, Number 19 - November 25, 2005
Whole-Wheat Pie Crust

 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. of salt
1 Tbsp. cold butter
3 Tbsp. canola oil
1-2 Tbsp. ice water or cold apple juice

Instructions:

In a food processor, combine the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar and salt. 

Pulse for a few seconds to combine. Add the butter and canola oil. 

Pulse again until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture resembles crumbs. With the food processor running, add the ice water, beginning with one tablespoon, and adding more, one teaspoon at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Gather the dough into a ball and let it rest for few minutes.

On sheet of wax paper, press the dough into a flattened disk. 

Cover the dough with another sheet of waxed paper and, using rolling pin, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. 

Remove the top sheet of wax paper and and lift the bottom sheet to invert the dough over a 9-inch pie plate. 

Remove the wax paper and gently press the dough down against the sides and bottom of the plate, pressing out any air bubbles. 

Crimp edges by pinching between your thumb and forefinger. Refrigerate the dough wile you prepare the filling. 

The dough can be covered and refrigerated overnight or can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 1 month.

Serves: 10

Nutrition Facts: 
Serving: 1
Calories 93 g 
Fat 5 g, 
Cholesterol 10 mg, 
Sodium 41 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g

Courtesy Of: aicr.org