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With a commitment to prepare healthy recipes for my family, I have veered away from recipes that use a lot of butter or shortening; thus, I don't usually make pie crusts. So, it is with a happy heart that I am sharing this recipe with everyone- a pie crust made with olive oil! Woohoo! I got this recipe from Micki Sannar's book "Olive Oil Desserts." Just this recipe alone is well worth the cookbook.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pure olive oil
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I omit this when making savory pies)
Egg Wash:
1 egg white
2 teaspoons cold water
Directions:
In a mixing bowl add flour, sugar and salt. Mix together.
Add olive oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Using a spatula, blend all ingredients. Add more flour as needed to create the desired texture.
Divide dough into 2 equal parts. Form into balls and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Let rest for 5-10 minutes (no need to refrigerate).
Roll out between wax or parchment paper. Assemble according to recipe instructions.
Egg Wash:
Mix egg white and water together until well blended. Using a pastry brush, brush egg mixture on the top of crust prior to baking.
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