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    Easy Vegan Pie Crust

    Published on August 30, 2019 by Kate, Updated on August 30, 2019 - 4 Comments

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    How to make amazing vegan pie crust with basic ingredients and no special tools.  This fool-proof recipe takes 15 minutes or less to make and requires no butter or shortening!

    overhead view of uncooked vegan crust on a marble background

    Making vegan pie crust from scratch is really as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Whether you are pre-baking a crust or you are baking a pie with a top crust too, this simple recipe has proven itself time and again!  Perfect for sweet or savory pies!

    How to make Vegan Pie Crust:

    First mix the salt, flour, and wheat germ (optional - see notes) together in a medium sized bowl (Photo 1).  Next whisk together very cold or ice water and oil in a small bowl or measuring cup (Photo 2).

    Now pour the oil/water mixture into the flour mixture and use a wooden spoon or similar to mix just until the flour is incorporated (Photo 4).  

    Expert tip:  Avoid over-mixing pie crust dough to prevent a tough crust!

    Divide pie crust dough in half and form into two balls (Photo 5).  This can be used to make two bottom crusts or a bottom and top crust.

    Place one pie crust dough ball between two layers of wax paper.  Use your hand to flatten the ball just a bit (Photo 6) and then begin rolling out with a rolling pin or a tall cup or whatever you have on hand that is cylindrical!

    overhead process shots of bowl of flour and oil mixture being made into vegan pie crust

    Roll out your pie crust to be around ¼ inch thick and at least an inch or so larger than the diameter of your pie plate (Photo 7).  Don't stress if it's not even!  You can adjust all that once it's in the pie dish!

    Peel off the top layer of wax paper and lay your pie plate upside down on the pie crust.  Then flip the pie plate and the crust with the wax paper over.  Carefully pull off the wax paper and make sure your crust is laying nicely in the pie pan (Photo 8).

    Use a knife to cut off any rough overhanging edges, and press those pieces in any places along the edge that might be scant.  

    Cooking tip:  Save any extra crust!  You should have at least a little and it tastes fantastic baked into crackers on a tray.  Sometimes we sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar!  YUM!  Kid's favorite!!

    overhead photo collage of rolling out and forming vegan pie crust

    Once your crust is evened up, you can form pretty edges by pressing your thumb toward thumb and first finger of your other hand at even intervals all around the edge (Photo 10).  You can also take the tines of a fork and press it all around the edges of your pie plate for a quick attractive edge.  Pierce the pie crust with a fork in multiple places to avoid too much bubbling.

    overhead shot of cooked vegan pie crust in a clear pie pan

    Baking the crust:

    For a pre-baked crust, like my Fresh Blueberry or Peach Pies, bake the crust at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.  Watch carefully for browning and tent a piece of tin-foil over the pie crust as needed to prevent browning.  To avoid the crust bubbling up too much be sure and poke the crust with a fork in multiple places.  You can also use pie weights as desired.

    For all other pie recipes, bake the crust with the pie filling and follow any instructions specific to that recipe!

    Special Tips:

     If you are making a double crust (bottom and top crust), wait to create the pretty edge until you've added the top crust, then follow steps 9 and 10 and bake your pie according to the directions given with your pie filling recipe!

     If you're not quite ready to bake the crust, go ahead and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready in order to keep it chilled!  

    If you don't have any wheat germ on hand, just leave it out and increase total flour to 2 ½ cups.

    And here are some filling ideas!

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    Hope you enjoy this easy and yummy family favorite recipe!  I would love to see what you make with it!  

    HERE ARE SOME OTHER YUMMY VEGAN DESSERTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY:

    • Easy Fresh Blueberry Pie
    • Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
    • Amazing Vegan Cheesecake
    • Vegan Key Lime Pie
    • Vegan Coconut Balls

    If you’ve tried this Vegan Pie Crust recipe or any other recipe on my blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I LOVE hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what this blueberry farm girl is keepin’ busy doing!!!

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    Vegan Pie Crust

    This easy and delicious vegan pie crust is the stuff of your flaky pie dreams without the fuss! Fifteen minutes or less without and equipment and no unusual ingredients!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 pieces
    Calories: 128kcal
    Author: Kate

    Ingredients

    • 2 ⅓ cup unbleached white flour
    • ¼ cup wheat germ
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ⅔ cup neutral oil, vegetable, canola, or light olive oil
    • ½ cup ice water

    Instructions

    Creating the pie dough:

    • First mix the salt, flour, and wheat germ (optional) together in a medium sized bowl.  Next whisk together very cold or ice water and oil in a small bowl or measuring cup.
    • Now pour the oil/water mixture into the flour mixture and use a wooden spoon or similar to mix just until the flour is incorporated.  

    Rolling out and shaping the pie crust:

    • Divide pie dough in half and form into two balls.  This can be used to make two bottom crusts or a bottom and top crust.
      Place one pie dough ball between two layers of wax paper.  Use your hand to flatten the ball just a bit and then begin rolling out with a rolling pin or a tall cup or whatever you have on hand that is cylindrical!
    • Roll out your pie crust to be around ¼ inch thick and at least an inch or so larger than the diameter of your pie plate.  Don’t stress if it’s not even!  You can adjust all that once it’s in the pie dish!
      Peel off the top layer of wax paper and lay your pie plate upside down on the pie crust.  Then flip the pie plate and the crust with the wax paper over.  Carefully pull off the wax paper and make sure your crust is laying nicely in the pie pan.
    • Use a knife to cut off any rough overhanging edges, and press those pieces in any places along the edge that might be scant.  
      Once your crust is evened up, you can form pretty edges by pressing your thumb toward thumb and first finger of your other hand at even intervals all around the edge.  You can also take the tines of a fork and press it all around the edges of your pie plate for a quick attractive edge.  Pierce the pie crust with a fork in multiple places to avoid too much bubbling.

    Baking Tips:

    • For a pre-baked crust, like my Fresh Blueberry or Peach Pies, bake the crust at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.  Watch carefully for browning and tent a piece of tin-foil over the pie crust as needed to prevent browning.  To avoid the crust bubbling up too much be sure and poke the crust with a fork in multiple places.  You can also use pie weights as desired.
      For all other pie recipes, bake the crust with the pie filling and follow any instructions specific to that recipe!

    Notes

    If you don't have any wheat germ on hand, just leave it out and increase total flour to 2 ½ cups.
    Avoid over-mixing pie crust dough to prevent a tough crust!
    Save any extra crust!  You should have at least a little and it tastes fantastic baked into crackers on a tray.  Sometimes we sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar!  YUM!  Kid’s favorite!!
    To avoid the crust bubbling up too much be sure and poke the crust with a fork in multiple places.  You can also use pie weights as desired.
    More SPECIAL TIPS:
    If you are making a double crust (bottom and top crust), wait to create the pretty edge until you’ve added the top crust, then follow steps 9 and 10 and bake your pie according to the directions given with your pie filling recipe!
    If you’re not quite ready to bake the crust, go ahead and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready in order to keep it chilled!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

     

     

     

     

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    1. Michelle

      December 11, 2019 at 6:26 am

      Just wondering if you can use gluten free flour? Or if it’s been tried?

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      • Rebecca

        December 11, 2019 at 10:33 am

        That's a really good question! So far I haven't tried it!

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    2. shama

      October 03, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      This is the BEST crust! I love it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        October 03, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        Right??!!! Thanks so much! Glad you like it!

        Reply

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