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Let me show you how to prepare a homemade vegan pie crust! It isn’t as complicated as you think it would be with this NO-FAIL vegan pie crust recipe!
This pie crust recipe is also suitable for beginners as it comes with a video and a guide with step-by-step images. No need to panic, let’s start making this incredibly tasty, buttery, and flaky homemade dough!
Homemade Vs. Storebought Pie Crust
Why should you aim for homemade dough over the store-bought one? Very simple, homemade stands for quality, freshness, and taste! Furthermore, it shows your family how much you care for them.
Yes, it is an extra step, but it doesn’t take up much time. This pie crust is made within minutes and isn’t even very complicated to prepare. I am convinced that you manage it just fine, even if this is your first time!
What helps is a stand mixer with a flat beater attached. You could also use a food processor with a dough blade attached, but I do prefer the first option.
Another advantage of homemade pie crust is that you can ensure it’s 100% vegan, in case you avoid dairy.
Not all store-bought pie crusts are vegan, as some are made with butter. Please make sure and check the ingredients label before adding it to your basket.
No-Fail Pie Crust Rules
- Always work with cold dough and cold butter (plant-based)!
- Don’t overwork/over-knead your dough!
Two very simple rules which make your pie crust life so much more comfortable.
The dough is much easier to handle when cold. Therefore, make sure to chill it long enough before rolling it out and place it back in the refrigerator if you don’t work with it. Do not let it stand for too long at room temperature.
It’s best if you allow the pie dough to chill for 30 minutes up to 1 hour in the refrigerator. If you are in a hurry, stick it for 15 minutes in the freezer.
Tips & Tricks
Prepare the pie crust for up to two days in advance, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you need it to make your pie.
To form the dough into a beautiful round shape, use a rolling pin and your hand to stretch and shape it.
To transfer the rolled out dough onto your pie plate, follow this easy trick: Roll the rolled out dough onto your rolling pin and unroll over the pie plate. You can see how this looks in the picture below or watch the video to see it in action.
How To Make Pie Crust
→ Check out the recipe video! You can see how to make this vegan pie crust in less than a minute!
This step-by-step guide will help you along the way – definitely recommended if you’re a new cook!
The exact quantities and everything else you need to know for the recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
- Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the cold butter in pieces and mix on low speed, with the flat beater attached, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add apple cider vinegar and ice water and mix at low speed until it comes together to a dough. DON’T KNEAD.
- Use your hands to form it into a disc.
- Warp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes (up to two days). The pie crust needs to be cold. Speed Version: Chill it for 15 minutes in the freezer.
- Place the disc on a floured surface and roll it out, using a rolling pin, into a nice round pie crust.
- Transfer into a pie dish and crimp or decorate as needed in your preferred pie recipe.
Recipe FAQ
How long can I store homemade pie crust? For up to two days in the fridge.
Can I freeze it? Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator or up to a few hours at room temperature.
What if I need a double pie crust? This recipe is for a single pie crust. If your recipe calls for a double pie crust, you can easily double the ingredients. Make sure to divide the dough into two and form each one into a disc before you refrigerate them.
Why does the recipe calls for apple cider vinegar? Adding vinegar to your dough makes it easier to work with.
What if I don’t like the smell of apple cider vinegar? Don’t worry. Once baked, you won’t smell any of the vinegar. Still worried? Replace it with ice water.
How can I beautifully decorate a pie? Make sure to check out this blog post for plum pie where I share with you in more detail how to decorate a pie.
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Homemade Vegan Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup or 1 stick (113 g) vegan butter cold, in pieces
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- Mix all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the cold butter in pieces and mix on low speed, with the flat beater attached, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add apple cider vinegar and ice water and mix at low speed until it comes together to a dough. DON'T KNEAD.
- Use your hands to form it into a disc. Warp with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes (up to two days). The pie curst needs to be cold. Speed Version: Chill it for 15 minutes in the freezer.
- Place the disc on a floured working surface and roll it out, using a rolling pin, into a nice round pie crust and use for your preferred pie recipe.
Notes
- This recipe is for a single pie crust. If your recipe calls for a double pie crust, you can easily double the ingredients. Make sure to divide the dough into two equal parts after step 2.
- How long can I store homemade pie crust? For up to two days in the fridge.
- Can I freeze it? Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator or up to a few hours at room temperature.
- Always work with cold dough and cold butter (plant-based)!
- Don’t overwork/over-knead your dough!
catherine says
which type of crust do you recommend for pot pie?
Aline Cueni says
Hi Catherine, you can use this pie crust recipe!
Dora says
What is the difference between puff pastry and pie crust ? Is your rough puff pastry flakey ?
Aline Cueni says
Puff pastry “puffs” when baked and is much softer than pie crust. You can use pie crust for pies (obviously) and quiches.
Hannah says
This didn’t make quite enough for our pie dish, but it was still delicious!!
Aline Cueni says
Thank you for sharing your experience, Hannah! The pie crust is for a regular 9-inch pie dish.
Karolina says
Hello! I tried it today, and it came out perfectly! I didn’t even put there all the butter and still… One big perfection! No more ‘prefabricated’ pie crusts from the store! One big thank you!
Aline Cueni says
Hello Karolina, I am so happy to hear that your pie dough came out perfectly! You are right, homemade is much better than the one from the store. Thank you for letting me know and have fun baking some more pies!
All the best,
Aline
Melissa Griffiths says
Great tips here! Pie crust can seem so daunting, but the more you do it, the better you really do become at it!
Aline says
Thank you Melissa. This is so true, practice is what wins here ?
Stefanie Cueni says
Looks like work. But i try…
Aline says
Yes please try it, Stefanie! It needs a bit of time, especially if you do it the first time, but it’s totally worth it!