Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Pie Crust
A flaky, buttery pie crust is one of those kitchen wins that feels almost too good to be true — and this one delivers without a speck of wheat flour in sight. During pregnancy, avoiding gluten (whether by necessity or preference) doesn't mean settling for a crumbly, cardboard-tasting shell. The blend of white rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch creates a tender, workable dough that bakes up golden and crisp, while xanthan gum holds everything together the way gluten normally would. Chilled butter and a cold egg keep the fat from melting too early, which is exactly what gives you those satisfying flaky layers. A splash of apple cider vinegar in the liquid mixture helps the dough stay pliable and easy to handle — especially helpful since gluten-free pastry is naturally more delicate than its wheat-based counterpart. The parchment-rolling method takes the frustration out of transferring the crust to the dish, and any cracks that form press back together effortlessly. Whether you're filling it with something sweet or savory, this crust is a reliable, wholesome foundation you can feel good about.
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8 servings
For the crust
- 1 ¼ cups white rice flour
- ½ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ cup potato starch
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled
- 1 large egg, cold
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 3–5 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 chilled 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 remaining — do not work the butter in completely.
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