Gluten Free Pie Crusts
What is pie crust? A pie is a pastry that is baked in an oven or pastry shop. They can contain different fillings such as pastry, vegetables, or meat. Pies are differentiated according to the type of crust. Bottom crusts (filling crusts) are made by spreading the dough on the bottom of a pan and placing the filling on top. The top remains open during baking and serves only to cover and hold the top filling. In a top-crust pie, the filling is on the bottom of the pan and the crust covers the filling before baking. In a two-layer pie, the pastry is on the bottom and the top is covered before baking. Puff pastry is often used to make crisp pie crust. The ingredients in puff pastry are breadcrumbs, mashed potatoes, and baking powder. What is gluten? Gluten is derived from grains such as wheat, barley, and rye and, when mixed into the dough, helps make it softer and more elastic. Gluten is a source of protein and is often used as an additive in many baking recipes. Gluten is use...