A simple, buttery almond flour pie crust that works for both sweet and savory dishes. This gluten-free recipe uses a parchment paper method to ensure the dough never sticks to your counter or the pan.
Servings 8servings
Course Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine American
Ingredients
2 ½cupsof almond flour
4tablespoonsof melted butter
1egg
⅓cupof sugar if making a sweet crust. Omit if using for a savory crust.
Equipment
1 pie tin
Method
Using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or a spoon, combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Place the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper.
Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness
Peel off the top layer of parchment.
Using the parchment, carefully place the crust into the pie tin. The parchment should be between the crust and the pie tin.
Patch any holes or cracks. Then crimp the edges.
Using a pair of scissors, trim off the excess parchment.
Use foil or a pie crust protector if the edges get too brown when cooking.
If blind baking, bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
A simple, buttery almond flour pie crust that works for both sweet and savory dishes. This gluten-free recipe uses a parchment paper method to ensure the dough never sticks to your counter or the pan.