Whole Wheat Pie Crust

With equal amounts of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, these pie crusts are a perfect start for your favorite dessert pies.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup ice water
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

Measure flours, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder into a bowl; stir together. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until a coarse meal forms. Sprinkle water over mixture. Stir with a spoon until a ball begins to form.

Step 4

Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll out into rounds between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Transfer to two 9-inch pie plates.