Low Carb Pie Crust

Ingredients for Flakier Version:

  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 3/4 cup Tova Carbalose Flour
  • 1/4 cup LifeSource Foods Resistant Wheat Starch
  • 2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cold water

Preparation Instructions:

Cut shortening into flour until the particles are like small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry is clinging to the side of the bowl. Roll out between 2 lightly dusted sheets of wax paper. Prick crust all over with a fork and bake 350 degrees for 16 minutes.

Single crust pie adds 2.25 carbs per 8 servings. Double crust pie adds 4.5 carbs per 8 servings.

Ingredients for Crumblier Version:

  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1/2 cup LifeSource Foods Wheat Protein Isolate 5000
  • 6 tablespoon NOW Almond Flour
  • 2 tablespoons LifeSource Foods Resistant Wheat Starch
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cold water

Preparation Instructions:

Cut shortening into flour until the particles are like small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry is clinging to the side of the bowl. Roll out between 2 lightly dusted sheets of wax paper. Prick crust all over with a fork and bake 350 degrees for 18 minutes.

Entire crust is 7 carbs. Less than 1 carb per 8 servings.

Breads / crusts / all-purpose flour mix