Gluten-Free Pie Crust
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Achieve a flaky, tender gluten-free pie crust that's perfect for all your favorite fillings. This versatile dough bakes up golden and crisp, providing a delightful base for both sweet and savory pies.
At a glance: This medium baking recipe yields 4 servings in about 1h 15m (15 min prep, 60 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, certified gluten-free baking powder — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more baking recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Pie Crust: When preparing this baking recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Pie Crust: This recipe is designed to be entirely free from gluten-containing grains, utilizing a specialized gluten-free flour blend for structure and binding.
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (containing rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch)
- 1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your GF flour blend already contains it)
- 1 tsp certified gluten-free baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup lukewarm water or unsweetened plant-based milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum (if using), certified gluten-free baking powder, and salt. Ensure these dry ingredients are thoroughly combined for an even texture.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the lukewarm water or plant-based milk, large eggs, and olive oil or melted butter until well incorporated. This mixture will form the liquid base for your dough.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until a cohesive dough forms. This gluten-free dough will likely be softer and stickier than traditional doughs made with gluten-containing grains.
- 4
Lightly flour your hands with gluten-free flour or place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Gently shape the dough into your desired pie crust form, pressing it into the pie plate. Allow the shaped dough to rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to firm up before baking.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie crust for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until it is golden brown and appears fully cooked. For best results, allow the baked crust to cool completely on a wire rack before filling and serving.
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Tips & Notes
- Too much xanthan gum makes baked goods rubbery — stick precisely to the recipe amount.
- Tapioca starch creates a slightly chewy, stretchy texture in GF baked goods — a welcome trait for pizza crust and flatbreads.
- Check that your baking powder is labeled gluten-free — some brands use grain-based fillers — look for certified gluten-free on the label.
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