Low Carb

Basic Pie Crust
Low Carbohydrate Recipe

Ingredients:
3/4 cup plain whey protein powder or soy flour
1/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup finely ground almonds (almond flour)
1/2 cup non-transfat shortening or lard
1-2 tablespoons very cold water
Nonstick cooking spray

Yield: 1 crust
Entire crust has 30 grams carbohydrate made with whey powder or 37 grams made with soy flour.

Directions:
Mix together whey protein powder (or soy flour), oat flour, and almond flour. Cut shortening or lard into flour mixture with two knives or a pastry blender, using a cutting motion. It will resemble peas when done.

Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time until dough can hold together. Refrigerate until chilled for easier handling.

This dough can be rolled out by putting between two pieces of waxed paper, or you can put the dough in a 9-inch pie plate and pat it up the sides to the rim.

Spray nonstick spray on a pie plate (glass such as Pyrex works best) before putting crust in. Oil your hands to make it easier to manage dough if you are using the patting method. If you take the pie crust over the rim, be sure to put aluminum foil or pastry rim-guards around edges to prevent it browing too much before pie filling is done. Pour filling into crust and bake per directions.