Basic 100% Whole Wheat Pie Crust

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I generally try to eat as many whole grain foods as I can and I was astonished to discover not a single basic 100% whole wheat pie crust recipe here at Allrecipes. So here's mine! I previously had trouble with whole wheat pie crusts; they tended to be hard to work with and crumbly. Then I added wheat gluten, as I do for bread, and voila! nnThis makes enough for one 8-inch pie. If you're making a recipe that requires a top and bottom crust, double the recipe.

Submitted by Misti
Updated on September 28, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 tablespoon wheat gluten

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon water, or more as needed

  • 21 tablespoons whole wheat flour, or as needed

Directions

  1. Mix 3/4 cup flour, gluten, and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Mix 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water into the flour mixture using your hands until dough easily forms a ball; add more water if needed.

  2. Flatten dough into a pancake-like shape on a floured surface; sprinkle top of dough liberally with about 1 tablespoon flour. Roll dough, using a rolling pin, into a thin pie crust about 1-inch larger than your pie pan. Roll the crust onto the rolling pin and transfer to the pie pan.

Cook's Note:

If you are making this for a pie that requires that the crust be baked before anything is added, form and crimp the edges of the crust, pierce liberally with a fork to prevent large bubbles from forming, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
7g Fat
23g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.