gluten-free Pantry Brand Pie Crust

[buffettbride]

I picked some gluten-free Pantry brand pie crust mix up today so I can practice for Thanksgiving. I never made pie crust before, gluten-free or not so I'm hoping anyone who has used this mix can share your experiences or any tips and tricks for this particular crust.

[debmidge]

The directions tell you to make the whole box..and I think it makes 4 pie shells or two tops and bottoms for pies. too much for me....and there's no instructions on how to only make half...well I use only half and freeze the left over dough. If you decide to use only half of it, don't be generous with the water as that's what will get you into trouble.

Also, I found that the dough it makes does not roll out with a rolling pin....I have to pound it with my fist/hand and stretch it outwards into a small circle, then place the small circle into the pie pan and stretch it out with my hands to cover the sides and "flute" the top edge.

My non gluten-free pie eaters cannot tell it's gluten-free pie crust. Some when told, actually prefer it over the gluten pie crust.

[jerseyangel]

I use this mix frequently

I just follow the directions--except that I usually end up having to add a little more water. I roll it out between plastic wrap on a moistened countertop. I have no trouble at all rolling it out with a rolling pin. When you place the dough into the pie plate, keep the plastic wrap on as you ease it in. (this prevents tearing, as this is a more delicate dough) When it's where you want it, slowly peel the plastic away.

I freeze any leftover dough in the freezer, tightly wrapped. It's just as good when defrosted.

We think it's as good or better than "regular". It's somewhat more flakey, though, so be careful when cutting. This is more noticible on a 2-crust pie.

[JNBunnie1]

I use this mix frequently

I just follow the directions--except that I usually end up having to add a little more water. I roll it out between plastic wrap on a moistened countertop. I have no trouble at all rolling it out with a rolling pin. When you place the dough into the pie plate, keep the plastic wrap on as you ease it in. (this prevents tearing, as this is a more delicate dough) When it's where you want it, slowly peel the plastic away.

I freeze any leftover dough in the freezer, tightly wrapped. It's just as good when defrosted.

We think it's as good or better than "regular". It's somewhat more flakey, though, so be careful when cutting. This is more noticible on a 2-crust pie.

Good tip, thanks. I haven't reached the 'real' pie crust stage, I'm still doing cobblers and cookie crusts... I'm too good at messing stuff up.

[buffettbride]

Good tip, thanks. I haven't reached the 'real' pie crust stage, I'm still doing cobblers and cookie crusts... I'm too good at messing stuff up.

I'd say I fall in that category as well.