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diabetic low carb pie crust recipe

Low Carb Diabetic Pie Crust Recipe

A simple rollable low carb diabetic-friendly pie crust to use with your favourite pie recipes.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Diabetic Friendly Pie Crust Recipe, Low Carb Pie Crust Recipe, Rollable Low Carb Pie Crust Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups Carbalose Flour (sifted)
  • cup cold butter
  • 3-4 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  • Place sifted Carbalose flour into a mixing bowl.
  • Cut the cold butter into small pea sized cubes.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour, making sure you get the sides of the bowl.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cold water over the mixture, repeating as needed.
  • Work with a pastry blender until the dough is a crumble, about half the size of peas.
  • *When the dough is ready it sticks together when pinched between your fingers.
  • Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before rolling. (you can refrigerate overnight)
  • When you are ready to roll the crust, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature.
  • Roll on a lightly floured surface or between two pieces of parchment or waxed paper.
  • Carefully lift the rolled crust with a rolling pin (draped over it) or with the paper and place it over a pie plate.
  • Flute or fold the edges as desired.

For a Pre-Baked Single Crust

  • Pre-heat your oven to 400 ° F (220°C)
  • Prick the crust bottom and sides with a fork.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until just turning a golden colour.