Spelt Pie Crust

Flaky, tender, and boasting a subtle nutty flavor, this Spelt Pie Crust is the perfect foundation for all your sweet and savory pie creations. With wholesome spelt flour as the star ingredient, this crust offers a healthier alternative to traditional pie dough without compromising on texture or taste. The addition of apple cider vinegar helps create a tender, easy-to-work-with dough, while cold butter ensures those coveted flaky layers. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Whether you're crafting a fresh fruit tart or a hearty vegetable-filled quiche, this versatile spelt pie crust guarantees a rustic, homemade touch to any dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 180 grams spelt flour
• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

1. Chill the butter: Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and place it in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. Keeping the butter cold is critical for a flaky pie crust.

Step 2

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour and salt until well combined.

Step 3

3. Combine butter and flour: Add the chilled butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter.

Step 4

4. Add liquids: In a small bowl, mix cold water and apple cider vinegar. Gradually drizzle this mixture into the dough while stirring gently with a fork until it just starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

5. Bring the dough together: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press and shape it into a cohesive ball, handling it as little as possible to keep the butter cold. Flatten the dough into a disc about 1 inch thick, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6

6. Roll out the dough: Once chilled, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a circle about 12 inches in diameter, approximately 1/8 inch thick. If the dough starts to stick, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.

Step 7

7. Transfer to pie dish: Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish. Gently press it into the edges of the dish, trimming any excess overhang and crimping the edges if desired.

Step 8

8. Proceed as needed: Use the crust as required for your specific recipe, whether it's pre-baking (blind baking) or filling immediately for a baked pie. Follow the instructions of your chosen pie recipe for further baking details.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(350.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1447.3

Total Fat 102.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 254.6mg	0%
Sodium 2381.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.8g
Protein 27.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 75.4mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 726.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 32.8%