Whole Wheat Pastry Crust
Craft the perfect homemade pie with this Whole Wheat Pastry Crust—a wholesome and buttery base for both sweet and savory creations. This recipe combines the nutty richness of whole wheat flour with a touch of all-purpose flour for balanced texture and flavor. Cold, cubed butter is carefully worked into the dough for that flaky, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, while a splash of apple cider vinegar enhances tenderness and helps the crust hold its shape during baking. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes of prep, this versatile crust can be refrigerated and rolled out for pies, tarts, or quiches. Elevate your baking game with this scratch-made pastry crust that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups whole wheat flour
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
In a small bowl, mix the ice water and apple cider vinegar. Gradually add this liquid to the flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, gently stirring with a fork after each addition. Add just enough water for the dough to come together without being sticky.
Once the dough begins to hold together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently a few times until it forms a cohesive ball. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
When ready to use, roll the pastry dough out on a floured surface to the desired size. Use it to line a pie dish or tart pan, or shape as needed for your recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.0 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.8 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
