Basic 100% Whole Wheat Pie Crust

1. 1

   Mix 3/4 cup flour, gluten, and salt together in a bowl.

2. 2

   Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

3. 3

   Mix 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water into the flour mixture using your hands until dough easily forms a ball; add more water if needed.

4. 4

   Flatten dough into a pancake-like shape on a floured surface; sprinkle top of dough liberally with about 1 tablespoon flour.

5. 5

   Roll dough, using a rolling pin, into a thin pie crust about 1-inch larger than your pie pan.

6. 6

   Roll the crust onto the rolling pin and transfer to the pie pan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.