No-Fail Pie Crust Recipe - Gluten Free

Post date: Jan 24, 2009 7:44:01 PM

Ingredients:

1 cup white rice flour

3/4 cup potato starch

1/2 cup tapioca starch

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup shortening

2 Tablespoons sour cream

1 egg

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl with paddle attachment. Add butter and shortening - mix on low. This may stick to the paddle - scrape down into flour. Mix until evenly combined with flour - should look like peas. Add remaining ingredients and beat at low speed for 5 minutes, or untl ball of dough forms. Divide into 2 balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour. If in fridge overnight, let it come to room temperature before rolling. Roll out on wax paper - flip into pie plate, press gently. Fork air holes on sides and bottom. Freeze for 10 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes two crusts.