What is the secret to making pie crust?

Use Very Cold Butter or Fat Butter, shortening, lard, or suet—whatever fat the recipe calls for should be well-chilled and cut into small pieces to start with for the flakiest crust in the end. The fat in a pie crust must maintain some of its integrity in the dough to make the crust truly flaky.

What does adding an egg to pie crust do?

Sugar: Not all pie crusts have sugar, but those that do will be more tender since sugar interferes with gluten development. In our experience, sugar can also make the pie dough so tender that it's hard to roll out and transfer to your pan without breaking. Egg: This makes the dough more pliable and easy to roll out .

What happens if you use milk instead of water in pie crust?

Some bakers use milk or buttermilk in their pie crust. Thanks to their milk solids, both will help crust brown and add a bit of tenderness . But the classic liquid in pie crust is water — ice water, to be precise.

Homemade Vegan Pie Crust Recipe

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Let me show you how to prepare a homemade vegan pie crust! It isn’t as complicated as you think it would be with this NO-FAIL vegan pie crust recipe!

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This pie crust recipe is also suitable for beginners as it comes with a video and a guide with step-by-step images. No need to panic, let’s start making this incredibly tasty, buttery, and flaky homemade dough!

Homemade Vs. Storebought Pie Crust

Why should you aim for homemade dough over the store-bought one? Very simple, homemade stands for quality, freshness, and taste! Furthermore, it shows your family how much you care for them.

Yes, it is an extra step, but it doesn’t take up much time. This pie crust is made within minutes and isn’t even very complicated to prepare. I am convinced that you manage it just fine, even if this is your first time!

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What helps is a stand mixer with a flat beater attached. You could also use a food processor with a dough blade attached, but I do prefer the first option.

Another advantage of homemade pie crust is that you can ensure it’s 100% vegan, in case you avoid dairy.

Not all store-bought pie crusts are vegan, as some are made with butter. Please make sure and check the ingredients label before adding it to your basket.

No-Fail Pie Crust Rules

Always work with cold dough and cold butter (plant-based)!
Don’t overwork/over-knead your dough!

Two very simple rules which make your pie crust life so much more comfortable.

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The dough is much easier to handle when cold. Therefore, make sure to chill it long enough before rolling it out and place it back in the refrigerator if you don’t work with it. Do not let it stand for too long at room temperature.

It’s best if you allow the pie dough to chill for 30 minutes up to 1 hour in the refrigerator. If you are in a hurry, stick it for 15 minutes in the freezer.

Tips & Tricks

Prepare the pie crust for up to two days in advance, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you need it to make your pie.

To form the dough into a beautiful round shape, use a rolling pin and your hand to stretch and shape it.

To transfer the rolled out dough onto your pie plate, follow this easy trick: Roll the rolled out dough onto your rolling pin and unroll over the pie plate. You can see how this looks in the picture below or watch the video to see it in action.

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How To Make Pie Crust

→ Check out the recipe video! You can see how to make this vegan pie crust in less than a minute!

This step-by-step guide will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a new cook!

The exact quantities and everything else you need to know for the recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Add the cold butter in pieces and mix on low speed, with the flat beater attached, until it resembles coarse crumbs.

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Add apple cider vinegar and ice water and mix at low speed until it comes together to a dough. DON’T KNEAD.

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Use your hands to form it into a disc.
Warp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes (up to two days). The pie crust needs to be cold. Speed Version: Chill it for 15 minutes in the freezer.

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Place the disc on a floured surface and roll it out, using a rolling pin, into a nice round pie crust.

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Transfer into a pie dish and crimp or decorate as needed in your preferred pie recipe.

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Recipe FAQ

How long can I store homemade pie crust?For up to two days in the fridge.

Can I freeze it?Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator or up to a few hours at room temperature.

What if I need a double pie crust?This recipe is for a single pie crust. If your recipe calls for a double pie crust, you can easily double the ingredients. Make sure to divide the dough into two and form each one into a disc before you refrigerate them.

Recipes Using Pie Crust:

Plum Pie
Plum Galette
Rhubarb Galette

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