Makes two 9-inch pie crusts
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Pies are a staple for most holiday meals, so make sure to have the best pie crust out there and give our recipe for double pie crust a whirl. No need to skip out on sweets because this recipe is butter-free.
Fill it with your favorite sweet or savory blend of fruits and spices, or check out our recipes for Mocha Mud Pie, Cranberry Pear Pie, and Apricot Cherry Pie for some more flavor inspiration.
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INGREDIENTS
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1 Tbsp organic sugar
1 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening or vegan margarine
10 Tbsp ice cold water, as needed
1 tsp sea salt
BY HAND
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, organic sugar, and sea salt.
Using a pastry cutter, cut shortening or vegan margarine into flour until mixture has a crumbly consistency.
Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough just holds together. You may not need to use all of the water.
Do not overwork the dough.
Using a food processor
Add all-purpose flour, organic sugar and sea salt to a food processor. Pulse until ingredients are combined.
Add shortening or vegan margarine and pulse until mixture has a crumbly consistency.
Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough just holds together. You may not need to use all of the water.
Do not over process.
To store
Form the dough into two discs, and wrap in plastic wrap.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
If the dough is difficult to roll, let it soften at room temperature until it is easier to work with.
notes + serving tips
Now you’re all set, just fill it with your favorite sweet or savory blend of fruits and spices!
Brain freeze? Not to worry! Check out our recipes for Mocha Mud Pie and Cranberry Pear Pie for some more flavor inspiration.