Gluten Free Pantry Pie Crust Question

[JustCan]

Hi. My mom wants to make her first gluten-free pie for me and bought the Gluten Free Pantry mix. It mix lists 10 tbs unsalted butter and 10 tbs butter flavored vegetable shortening. She's questioning whether you need both of these or if it's either or. I'm guessing it's both but I wanted to check with the experts? Anyone ever made this pie crust? Thanks for your help!

[debmidge]

Use it but use regular salted butter and Crisco

[jerseyangel]

Hi. My mom wants to make her first gluten-free pie for me and bought the Gluten Free Pantry mix. It mix lists 10 tbs unsalted butter and 10 tbs butter flavored vegetable shortening. She's questioning whether you need both of these or if it's either or. I'm guessing it's both but I wanted to check with the experts? Anyone ever made this pie crust? Thanks for your help!

It's both--I use all Spectrum Shortening since I'm dairy and soy free as well.

I actually made one this morning

[JustCan]

Thanks so much!!!

[Ginsou]

Yes, using both ingredients sounds right. Years ago before I had food "issues" I made some wonderful chocolate chip cookies and the recipe used both butter and solid shortening.

Unfortunately, my one experience with Gluten Free Pantry pie crust was not good. It was all crumbly and could not be placed into the pie pan properly. When baked, it was all crumbs. Perhaps I will try again.

[bluejeangirl]

I think its too much fat so I also add gluten free oats that have been made into flour with a food processor. It also gives the crust a nice color and better texture. Also roll out the crust on parchment paper and be very careful about placing it in the pan because without gluten it doesn't have the elasticity that your probably used to.

If your not eating oats then maybe just add less fat.

gail