Perfect Grain-Free Pie Crust

 

Kelly Smith is the author and creator of the popular gluten-free lifestyle blog, The Nourishing Home. She recently released her first published cookbook, Everyday Grain-Free Baking, and enjoys teaching whole food cooking classes at various venues in Southern California.

After struggling with several autoimmune-related health issues, yet finding no relief from conventional medicine, she soon discovered the healing benefits of whole foods and began her blog to be a source of inspiration for others. With a passion for masterfully transforming everyday comfort foods into delicious gluten-free creations, Kelly is on a mission to help individuals and families live a healthier more nourished life.

Finding recipes that will work for everyone that actually taste AMAZING is what Everyday Grain-Free Baking is all about! So if you haven’t already, I encourage you to grab a copy today and rediscover the joy of baking everyday favorites your whole family will love! (It also makes a great gift for your gluten-free, grain-free friends!)

As we know many people are gearing up to do some serious pie baking for the holidays, we are thrilled to share Kelly's secret pie recipe with you. This easy-to-make pie crust tastes great with whatever delectable filling is your favorite. It’s an exclusive recipe from Kelly's new cookbook, Everyday Grain-Free Baking. In fact, you'll find more than a half-dozen classic pie recipes in this cookbook, as well as a range of grain-free baked goods.

Happy pie baking!

 Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
• 1 Tbsp coconut flour
• 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 3 Tbsp palm shortening
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. 1. In a food processor, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, gelatin and salt. Pulse in the palm shortening, until it’s well incorporated. If you don’t have a food processor, use a pastry cutter (or two knives) to cut the shortening into the flour.
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3. 2. Add the honey and egg white and pulse until a dough ball forms.
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5. 3. Carefully remove the dough and shape it into a disk. Wrap in tightly and place it in the fridge to chill for 20-30 minutes.
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7. 4. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly oil a 9-inch pie dish.
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9. 5. Once dough is chilled, remove it from the fridge and place it into the prepared pie dish.
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11. 6. Starting with the sides of the dish, break off small strips of dough and press them along the edge of the dish to form a sturdy crust. (This will help keep your filling in place when you slice the baked pie.) Press the remaining dough evenly along the bottom of the dish to connect the bottom and sides together. Poke the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake 12-14 minutes until crust is golden brown. Allow the crust to cool and then fill it as desired.

The Ultimate Pie Baking Giveaway includes:
• A beautiful Wooden Pie Box Set (wooden pie box, glass pie pan, cherry wood pie server) 
• A copy of my new cookbook, Everyday Grain-Free Baking
• Large glass mixing bowl
• Stainless steel apple corer/slicer (perfect for making delicious apple pies!)