Pork Free Gluten Free Flaky Pie Crust
A truly flaky pie crust without gluten is one of those things that feels almost impossible — until you nail the right combination of flours and technique. This recipe leans on white rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch to build a tender, layered base, while xanthan gum holds everything together the way gluten normally would. Frozen butter cut into coarse crumbs, a cold egg, and a splash of apple cider vinegar are the real secrets to that shatteringly flaky texture you thought you'd have to give up. Rolling the dough between two sheets of parchment makes the whole process surprisingly manageable, even if gluten-free pastry has frustrated you in the past. Every ingredient here is straightforward and free from pork-derived additives, so you can fill this crust with sweet or savory fillings without any second-guessing. Whether you're going for a classic fruit pie or a rich quiche, this crust holds its shape beautifully and delivers a golden, buttery bite that nobody at the table will question.
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8 servings
For the crust
- 1 cup white rice flour
- ½ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ cup potato starch
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and frozen for 15 minutes
- 1 large egg, cold
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the white rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, xanthan gum, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the frozen butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut them in with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible throughout.
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