Project Description

Cornmeal Pie Crust

Simple and quick cornmeal pie crust recipe. Can be used for all kinds of pies – sweet, savory, fruit and vegetable. Also, because they are made from corn, they have a natural sweetness that blends so well with any filling.

Full Recipe in Details

These crusts are light yet they hold their shape. They are crunchy and texture feels like that of biscuit.

STARTING GUIDE

  • Pastry:  Quick bread – Pie crust

  • Prep Time: 10 mins

  • Cooking Time: 25 -30mins

  • Total Time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 150g Flour

  • 50g Cornmeal

  • 100g vegan butter

  • 1 1/2 Tbs sugar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 Tbs cold water

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

  •  Mix together all dry ingredients

  • Chop butter in cubes, add to dry ingredients.

  • Mix by hand or in a food processor. When crumbly, add cold water.  

  • Mix and form a ball.

  • Pat down on a work surface.

    Cut in four portions if using small tins like I did. If using one round pan, cut to fit the pan. Press down into pan and sides. 

  • Bake at 190⁰ for 25 – 27 mins.

  • Bring out and let cool.

NOTES

Storage: This pie crust can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

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