This easy, foolproof Gluten-Free Pie Crust is so good that no one will ever guess it’s gluten-free! With simple ingredients and no fuss, even novice bakers can achieve a flaky, buttery crust every time. Perfect for everything from classic pumpkin and apple pie to savory quiches and rustic galettes, this crust is as versatile as it is delicious.
In the food processor, combine the gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, and salt. Pulse briefly to mix everything together. Add your cold, cubed butter and pulse a few times. Don't overdo it—you want the butter to stay in fairly large chunks at this point.
Add the egg, apple cider vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of cold water to the dry ingredients. Pulse until just combined. The dough should look like wet sand. If it's too dry, add one tablespoon of ice water at a time and pulse again.
Turn the dough out onto a work surface lightly dusted with gluten-free flour.
Shape the dough into a disc with your hands, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or in the freezer if you are making it ahead.
If you're baking a pie or quiche today, continue to the next step. Making a galette or saving the dough for later? You can stop here.
When you are ready to bake, allow the dough to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Place the dough between two pieces of lightly flowered parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, start at the center of the dough and roll it out until it's roughly 12 inches in diameter and ⅛ of an inch to ¼ inch thick.
Carefully peel off the top piece of parchment first. Then, slide your hand under the bottom parchment, and in one smooth move, flip it right into your pie plate then remove the second piece of parchment paper.
Gently press the dough into your pie pan and make sure it gets into all those corners! Trim off the extra dough around the edges, but leave enough to make a nice thick border. If you notice any thin spots, just use some of that excess dough to patch them up. Using a fork, poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust.
Place a piece of parchment paper inside the crust and add your pie weights or dry beans. Blind bake your crust for 10 minutes at 375 degrees or until golden brown.
Notes
Expert Tips And Notes
Use Cold Butter: Using cold butter will help create that flaky pie crust that everyone loves!
Let The Dough Come To Room Temperature: Take your pastry dough out of the fridge and let it rest on the counter for a few minutes before rolling. Cold dough fights back when you try to roll it, but the slightly softened dough is much more cooperative! Just don't let it get too warm or it'll turn into a sticky mess.
Keep It Rustic: Don't worry about fluting your edges perfectly. Homemade pies should look a little rustic! Also, it always looks better once baked.
Blind Baking: When blind baking the dough, use pie weights, or dry beans or dry rice to help weigh the parchment paper and dough down.