Vegan/Vegetarian pie crust recipe

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

Make one 9-inch double-crust pie.

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil (olive oil for vegan)
1/4 cup cold whole milk (water for vegan)

Combine flour & salt in a large bowl. Measure oil & milk (or water) into the same liquid measuring cup but DO NOT STIR. Add to the flour & mix briskly to combine. The dough will pull together into a ball.

Divide the dough in half. Roll out each half to 1/8 inch thick between 2 sheets of wax paper. Use as direct in your recipe.

Note: Because this is made with oil, the dough must be used right away. After a day in the fridge the oil will start to separate & seep out.

[flvegan]

1. Could you use soy/rice/hemp milk instead of water?

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

3. I honestly don't know.

I found this in our local paper's Food section. They had a special section just on pie crusts. One of the writers said that her MIL makes the most fabulous pie crusts. She was shocked when she actually saw her recipe since it uses olive oil. The snob in her said that that couldn't be right: any true foodie knows that you absolutely have to use butter or lard (real lard, not veggie lard) to get a fabulous crust.

Supposedly, the recipe using veggie oil/milk is one used by a famous pie winner at the Iowa State Fair. It's suppose to be pretty fool-proof. Maybe experiment?

As an aside: I felt kind of like I was intruding on your group & even figured that there were several recipes for vegan/vegetarian pie crusts, but after a search turned up empty I just decided to post it. Hope you guys don't mind. :hug:

Another aside: I'm going to try this recipe. My pie crusts could be used as a weapon. In fact, I think they would be better as bullet proof vests. Maybe the guys could stick them down their shirt fronts.

[flvegan]

6. No intrusion at all.

We love having new folks come and visit us here. And if they come bearing nummy dessert recipes, all the better!!

[Ellen Forradalom]

2. My pie crust was with frozen butter

and chilled pastry flour and water. I am wondering if frozen SmartBalance or soy margarine would work. There's also coconut oil.

A bit of experimentation awaits.

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

4. ***********Important Update *********************

To measure flour, spoon it into the measuring cup & level off. Also check oil to make sure it's not rancid. Sticky oil & a musty, off-odor are clues.

[yewberry]

5. I sense there's a story here.

Thanks for the recipe!

:hi:

[CrispyQ]

7. I've always used Earth Balance & have been curious about using oil.

Do you think you could use safflower oil instead? Olive oil has a distinct flavor - not sure I want that in a sweet pie.

It's Jonathan apple season. They are my favorite apples so this is apple pie season at my house. :9

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

8. Using olive oil is if you want to make the pie crust vegan.

Otherwise, just use veggie oil. I assume safflower oil falls in that category. :shrug:

The writer did mention that her MIL uses olive oil for health reasons & makes the most fantastic apple pies. And the writer is one of the editors for our paper's Food Day section, so I figure she knows what she's talking about. She didn't mention any off taste or distinctive flavor. In fact, she was surprised when she actually watched her MIL make the pie since she had no idea that olive oil was in it.

I think if you used a non-fruity olive oil like the generic stuff in the market versus a designer, first-pressed one, then there might not be a distinct flavor.

I probably won't use olive oil either, unless I making if for vegan friends.

[CrispyQ]

9. We're your vegan friends.

Are you going to make pie for us? ;)

I will use olive oil & make a pot pie, first. Then I'll determine if it's ok for sweet pie.

Thanks for posting!

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

10. That sounds like a great plan.

I was going to suggest baking one blind too. That way if it tastes yucky you won't have wasted a lot of ingredients.

I adore pot pies. What kind are you making?

[CrispyQ]

11. I made a Shepard's pie a few weeks ago,

with baked tofu crumbles as the base, a layer of veggies & a biscuit topping. This time I will combine the tofu with the veggies & add a little bit of gravy. The biscuit topping was good, but I love a good pie crust!

[defendandprotect]

12. You can also do this with a Whole grain flour --- just sift it ---

I used to make great little tart-like baskets this way --
just the flour, ice water and olive oil --
I used less EVO than what's being suggeted, I think --
I'll have to look for my actual recipe --

I didn't use salt, either ---

After precooking the tarts a bit, I'd add apples, pears, peaches ---
and pinch the "tart" together on top a bit and put some sliced almonds on top ---
you can sprinkle a bit of cinnamon ---

Now -- it's gotten so warm in the winter, I forgeet about baking!!