Gluten Free Featherlight Vinegar Pastry Recipes

Steps:

• In a mediuim bowl, blend all of the dry ingredients until well blended.
• Cut in the shortening until coarse crumbs form.
• In a small bowl, beat the vinegar and egg together with a fork.
• Add the ice water and combine.
• Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a fork and keep blending until the door forms a ball.
• Work a little with your hands to obtain a smooth texture.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more before rolling out.
• Divide the dough in half and roll out on waxed paper or plastic wrap dusted with flour.
• Roll out to a 11" circle, using as much flour as needed to prevent sticking.
• Place the dough in a 9" pie plate.
• Repeat with second piece of dough and cut steam vents in top if making a two crust pie.
• Fill with filling, and place second piece of pastry on top, adjust to fit.
• Roll under and crimp pastry.
• Bake as directed for filling used.
• For a baked single crust, prick the pastry with a fork on sides and bottom.
• Bake the crust in a pre-heated 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned.
• Cool before filling.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend the flour mix, xanthan gum, salt and sugar. Cut into the shortening until coarse crumbs form. In a small bowl, beat the vinegar and egg together with a fork. Add the ice water. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a fork and keep adding liquid until the dough forms a ball. Work a little with your hands to obtain a smooth texture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more before rolling out. Divide the dough in half and roll out on sweet rice flour - covered waxed paper or plastic wrap. Use as much of the sweet rice flour as needed to work easily. Place in a pie tin. If using plastic wrap for easier handling, move it to the pie tin and invert the dough into the pan. Bake as directed for the filling used. For a baked crust, prick the pastry with a fork on sides and bottom. Bake the crust in a preheated 450-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool before filling.