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How to Make a Low-Fat Pie Crust
Pie is a much-loved dessert item. For many people, pie is comfort food that delivers warm, sweet memories of home and family. No matter what type of filling you favor, there is a pie recipe for you. However, if you are trying to lower your fat intake, you might think you must forgo pie from here on out. Fortunately, there are many low-fat pie recipes. When you begin with a low-fat crust, you can find many sumptuous, low-fat fillings and indulge.
Things You'll Need
- 1 1/3 cup flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons nonfat milk
- Two medium bowls
- Waxed paper
- Rolling pin
- 9-inch pie pan
Instructions
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Measure 1 1/3 cup flour into a medium bowl. Add salt and mix with a fork to blend. Combine canola oil and nonfat milk in a separate medium bowl.
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Gradually add the oil and milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring as you add the liquid. Use the fork to blend until it is well mixed and has a doughy consistency. Roll the dough into a ball. Refrigerate for about one hour.
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Remove the dough and set it on a counter for about 15 minutes so that it will be pliable. Place a large sheet of waxed paper onto a flat, level surface. Sprinkle some of the remaining flour onto the waxed paper, and then flatten the ball of dough onto that. Place another sheet of waxed paper over the dough.
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Flatten and roll out the dough between the sheets of waxed paper using a rolling pin. Roll from different angles so the pie crust will be round and evenly thin. Make sure the crust is just large enough to fit the pie pan.
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Carefully place the low-fat pie crust into the pie pan. Fill with your favorite low-fat pie filling recipe and bake per the recipe's instructions.
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