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Whole Wheat Pie Crust

April 20, 2010 by Laura 247 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Making pie crusts has never come easy to me. In fact, if you recall…I put out an all call many months ago and used YOUR recipes to put together the free ebook, For the Love of Pie!

Since that time, I have discovered a delicious and healthy way to make whole wheat pie crust! I am SO excited!

The secret ingredient is Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening. We all know to stay away from regular shortening (like crisco) right? I’ve tried making pie crusts with butter, and that works too (especially in these Mini Apple Pies). But, since I tried using Palm Shortening from Tropical Traditions, I feel like my days of frustration with pie crust may be over. When I tried making a whole wheat crust with Palm Shortening, it formed perfectly. It rolled out like a dream. I could be heard shouting out Whooops and Woohoos from my kitchen for miles around. I’m telling you, this from the lady who never could make a pie crust.

Here’s how you make the crust…

Whole Wheat Pie CrustYum

1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup Palm Shortening (or butter)
4-5 Tablespoons cold water

I found this recipe to work best in my food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can cut the shortening into the flour with a pastry blender.

Place flour, salt and shortening in food processor. Blend until shortening is cut throughout the flour and the mixture resembles crumbs.

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Admire the crumbs…

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Begin adding water and processing (or stirring). If your dough looks like this, it doesn’t have enough water in it yet…

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Add little bits of water until your dough will form a nice round ball.

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Roll out your dough  on a well floured surface. Fold it in half.

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Then fold it in half again.

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Place your dough in your pie dish with the folded corner in the center.

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Unfold the dough, shape it into the dish and make the edges pretty.

Whole Wheat Pie Crust

Here’s a little video tutorial I made that will maybe (hopefully) give you an idea about how I shape my pie crust. There are all kinds of different ways to make it pretty…this is just the way my grandma taught me.

Poke your dough a few times with a fork to keep it from poofing up in the oven.

Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Mmmm…pretty dutch apple pie! (I just used this Mini Apple Pie filling and crumb topping recipe with the crust for this pie…in case you feel like you must try it right NOW!)  I must say, a glass of milk helps this pie go down real nice.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Healthy Celebrations, High Five Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: palm shortening, pie, pie crust, tropical traditions, whole wheat

Comments

  1. Abby says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Hmm…will definitely try it out. I have yet to make a good whole wheat pie crust. Looks so easy!

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  2. Katie says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I need to try this recipe with the palm shortening!

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  3. Lenetta says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    Looks yummy – thanks for the chance!

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  4. Ruth says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing what you have learned along with the pictures!

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  5. Cammie says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Looks yummy, simple too!

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  6. carrie says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Your pie looks so good. Wish I had some right now.

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  7. Johanna Gelatt says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Looks yummy!

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  8. Pamela says

    April 20, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Oooohhhhhh…..this looks delicious! I’d love to try the palm shortening.

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  9. Tami Lewis says

    April 20, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    i am not good at making pie crusts so maybe this lesson will help :)

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  10. amy says

    April 20, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    Looks amazing!!!!

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  11. Miranda says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    I have some apples in the freezer that would taste really good in this crust, especially if I win the shortening! :)

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  12. Travelin Pilgrim says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    I also have had a problem making pie crusts. They never turn out quite right. I’m eager to try this recipe using my food processor and the palm shortening. Thanks for the help!!!

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  13. Michaelle says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    can’t wait to try this recipe. I would love to try palm shortening. Note to self add a food proccesser to the wish list

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  14. Amy says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Nice!

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  15. Mama D says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:52 am

    I am pie crust challenged, too. Maybe if I win the palm oil, I can actually make a pie crust that’s worth eating! :-) Thanks for the wonderful recipe and opportunity to WIN!

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  16. brandi says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:10 am

    This looks great…looking forward to giving it a try!

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  17. Kim says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:55 am

    Thanks for this series. I really appriciate that you are including soaking variations for it. Thanks for another opportunity to win!

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  18. Jacqueline says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:30 am

    I am so excited to try this! My dear husband may have crust on his quiche afterall! (I’ve been making crustless quiche for some time. The store bought crusts have bad ingredients, and I’ve shied away from making recipes with all/mostly white flour. My son likes the crustless version, but dh will be thankful to have crust again!)

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  19. Mary says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Here is a whole wheat pie crust I’ve made before. It was pretty good.

    http://voogtrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/03/chicken-pot-pie-with-whole-wheat-crust.html

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  20. Melissa says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:37 am

    I never win anything. Maybe this will be a first. Yum!

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  21. Kim says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:06 am

    This looks wonderful! I can’t wait to try it!

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  22. Charity says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:21 am

    I would love to try pie crust with palm shortening.

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  23. Nancy says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:30 am

    No more guilt for making pies…..priceless! =) I would love to try that palm shortening.

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  24. Sonja says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:45 am

    I don’t have any palm shortening, but have used butter to make my pie crust. I was wondering if solid coconut oil would make a good substitute for recipes that need shortening?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 21, 2010 at 7:34 am

      Yes, but from what I understand, it just doesn’t work as well. :(

      Reply
  25. Samantha says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:47 am

    I’m definitely going to have to pick some up – hubby has been begging for pie lately!

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  26. Emily says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:57 am

    That apple pie looks awesome!

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  27. Alex Hall says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:03 am

    I’m with you on the fear of pie crusts! Hopefully I’ll be able to concur mine as you have……but until then, I’ll admire your pictures. :)

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  28. Faith says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:09 am

    This looks amazing…and I’d love a chance to win the shortening!

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  29. Heidi says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:11 am

    This is a great product. Love it for baking and soap-making and could sure use some more!

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  30. Sherry C. says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Wonderful! I love the pie crust recipe and would love to win the shortening!

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  31. Amy A. says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:17 am

    I’m excited about this! I’m from the South where we are Crisco dependent!

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  32. Leah says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:19 am

    I would love to win this for pie-making…and other things. I just made another pie this week using coconut oil…rather frustrating, but at least it’s healthy!

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  33. Jessica says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:40 am

    I’ll be trying this pie crust – I can think of many things to use the shortening for! :)

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  34. Esther says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:43 am

    Wow…a whole wheat pie crust?! I never thought of doing this. Thanks so much for the recipe. I am always trying to find ways to incorporate more whole wheat flour into our foods, so I am definitely anxious to try this in a strawberry rhubarb pie! Yummy!

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  35. Emily says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:44 am

    I would love to try palm shortening!

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  36. Meghan V. says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Wow that is a beautiful pie crust for it being whole wheat. Mine WW ones have always failed.

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  37. Melissa says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:46 am

    That looks like a good recipe. My husband and boys love pie! have you tried this shortening in biscuits yet?

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    • Laura says

      April 21, 2010 at 7:34 am

      No, but YUM!!!

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  38. Mrs Team S says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:48 am

    Yum! I am going to have to give this a try. Looks good! Thank you for the Healthy Celebrations series- so fun!

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  39. Kate says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:51 am

    Looks great, and healthy to boot!

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  40. becky c says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:53 am

    looks very yummy!!! I’ve been looking for an alternative to a white pie crust. Thanks!!!

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  41. Katie M. says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:00 am

    looks great! i have GOT to try the palm shortening

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  42. Christy says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:03 am

    That looks like an easy crust to make!

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  43. Rhonda says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:15 am

    I have always been a “buy a pre-made crust” type of person because of the disasters that have happened in the past when I have attempted to make a homemade one. Well, this seems simple enough and am willing to give it another try. Homemade is SOOO much better than store bought any day. Thanks for the video and tips.

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  44. sarah h. says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:16 am

    looks delicious!

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  45. Karen says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:16 am

    I am definitely going to give this a try! always looking for ways to make thing healthier!

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  46. Holly says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Looks delicious!!

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  47. Sally says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:22 am

    This recipe sounds great. If i win, i will definitely try it.

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  48. Karen says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:23 am

    I’ve been looking for an alternative to shortening!! Would love to try it!!!

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  49. Roxie says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:26 am

    I really would like to try out T.T. palm shortening… thanks for the giveaway!

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  50. Cara says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:32 am

    That is exciting that you’ve found something that works for you! Pie crust are usually hard for me too. I will have to given palm shortening a try. Thanks!

    Reply
  51. laura says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:38 am

    Ahh…I’m happy to see this! Pie crusts have eluded me for years and I’m ashamed to say I used Crisco the last time as it was for company and I didnt’ want to risk it. Thanks so much!

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  52. Lorrie says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:38 am

    Glad to hear another good product review!

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  53. meghan says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:42 am

    Looks delicious!

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  54. Ariana says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:49 am

    Thanks for posting this! I’ve never considered palm shortening before.

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  55. Danielle says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:58 am

    I was always in the camp of “NEVER use shortening, it’s HORRIBLE for you.” And yet, I have used worse things to cook, eat or drink! Go figure!!

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  56. Christy says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:58 am

    Ooooh! This looks so simple to make! I always cheat and buy premade pie crusts, now I don’t have an excuse (except that I don’t have any palm shortening (yet!)). Thanks for sharing!

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  57. Ashley says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:06 am

    Thanks for the info! I can’t wait to get some.

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  58. Heather says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:16 am

    This is a must try recipe! My husband loves pie. I do not think I will tell him this is a healthier version when I make it!

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  59. Gretchen says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:16 am

    I’ve managed crusts with butter but it’s definitely a work in progress and the palm shortening sounds worth trying. Your crust looks beautiful!

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  60. Mary says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:17 am

    Thank you for the pie crust (I accidentally wrote “curst” – doesn’t appear any cursing is required!) recipe. I’ve made them with a different brand of palm shortening and also loved the results. I would love to win some and try this brand.

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  61. angie says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:18 am

    i’ve wanted to health-ify pie crusts for so long, and they are always lacking – this looks like the ticket to success!

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  62. annie says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Thank you so much!! I’ve been hesitant to try making pie crusts because I don’t want to use shortening and my dad is adamant that butter will not work. :) I hope I win the giveaway so I could try this!

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  63. Sharon says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:28 am

    This looks wonderful. I haven’t attempted to make my own pie crust yet, but you inspired me to try it now!

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  64. Melissa says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I am excited to try a healthier pie crust!

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  65. rachel says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:32 am

    this looks like something i’d like to try!

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  66. Anne-Marie says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:36 am

    You make it look so easy! I’m so bad at pie crusts! I’m bookmarking this page!

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  67. Angie says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:37 am

    My crusts are always a flop – so I’d love to get the product and try this. The pictures look delicious!

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  68. Ruby says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:40 am

    I hope to win that palm shortening so I can give this recipe a try!

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  69. Billie says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:50 am

    Thank you for posting this! Pie crust is one of those things I’ve always been afraid to try…you make it look so easy though!

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  70. Sherry says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:51 am

    YUM! I just made a strawberry pie last night with a whole wheat pastry flour crust. DELISH!

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  71. Sharon says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:58 am

    I can see I’m going to need to break down and buy a food processor.
    The pie (and the crust) look delicious. Thanks for sharing, Laura.
    I really enjoy Heavenly Homemakers. I don’t know how you find time to do all you do but I’m glad you share your wisdom with us!

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  72. Terri Hill says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:59 am

    You made that look so easy, I alway have a hard time with pie crust. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  73. meredith says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:25 am

    i’ve never tried my own crust…i just might have to now!

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  74. Renae says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:44 am

    This looks awesome! Even if I don’t win I may have to get some of this stuff

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  75. karen says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:50 am

    You have to try the America’s Test Kitchen pie crust recipe–it uses vodka instead of water. Vodka doesn’t form gluten, so your crust is always flaky–which can be tough with WW flour. The vodka bakes away, only you will know it was there. Of course, you have to keep the kids from eating the unbaked pie crust!

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  76. Heather says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:53 am

    I can’t get the remaining 50+ comments to load, so I haven’t done all of my research on your site, but can you explain why Palm Shortening – what is so great about it as compared to butter or Crisco? I’ll admit I haven’t bought Crisco in years, I always use butter, but if this stuff is better, then I’d like to know why – thanks!

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    • Laura says

      April 21, 2010 at 11:50 am

      You can read about why Palm Shortening is good here: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_palm_shortening.htm and why crisco is BAD here: http://www.westonaprice.org/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-Crisco.html

      Butter is great…it just doesn’t work as well for pie crusts. BUT, I totally recommend eating real butter for other recipes!

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  77. Sarah says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:58 am

    Anything to make pie crusts easier is worth the money!!

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  78. Marie says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:58 am

    I loved your mini apple pie recipe, and use the crust recipe quite a bit, but I like the sounds of this one. And it doesn’t take such a chunk out of my butter budget!! =) Thanks for the recipe! and yes, may I have another entry in the palm shortening giveaway?! =)

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  79. mommy7thheaven says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Oooo! Looks like another winner! Hubby loves pies of any sort! I’ll have to give this one a try! Also, please enter me for another shot at the palm shortening!:)Thanks so much!

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  80. Amy Miller says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:14 am

    This looks delicious!!! I really want to cook responsibly for my family, but I can’t afford to do it like I want to. I sure hope I win the palm shortening!

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  81. becky says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Thanks for posting this and making so easy.

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  82. Marla says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:42 am

    I wanna win!

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  83. elizabeth says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Pie is my husbands favorite! My crusts are very good, but made with ap flour and butter. A healthy alternative would be great. I will have to try it ans see if dh will eat it.

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  84. Rebekah says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:45 am

    I’ve been wanting to make your mini apple pies for breakfast one of these days. My husband does not like bread products (whole wheat), he chokes them down, but I bet he wouldn’t complain for an apple pie!

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  85. Deanna says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:53 am

    I have had terrible trouble with pie crust as well, this looks like the solution. thanks for the info and I guess this is one more reason I need a food processor!

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  86. Charity says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:09 am

    Looks like a very good crust. I would like to be entered into the drawing for the palm oil. Thanks!

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  87. Lynne says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I subscribe to Tropical Traditions!

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  88. Susan says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:09 am

    I would love to win the palm shortening giveaway so I could try this! I’m impressed with how smooth the dough is.

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  89. Trina says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Thank you for this information! I am so exciting to see an option to Crisco. I was about to try lard in my attempt to find other options but I think this sounds much better.

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  90. Emily V says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:17 am

    I am really eager to try the palm shortening. My attempts at pie crust with butter have not been successful!

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  91. Betsey says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:30 am

    I’ll admit I have never tried a rolled crust, but this makes it look fairly easy. I’ll have to give it a try.

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  92. Courtney says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:49 am

    The last pie crust I made was for Thanksgiving. I used butter and just wasn’t loving it. I’m excited to hear that I can use shortening again! I will definitely need to get some Palm Shortening.

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  93. leah says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I will be trying this soon it looks so simple and that pie looks so yummy. Now if i do not win the contest do you recommend another oil to be used…. i have extra virgin coconut oil . Thanks again for this blog it really does help our family .

    In Christ,

    leah

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    • Laura says

      April 21, 2010 at 2:02 pm

      Coconut oil would probably not work great in a pie crust, but you could give it a try and see!

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      • leah says

        April 21, 2010 at 3:01 pm

        Well thats ok… I guess i need to try the palm oil.

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  94. Heather says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Thanks for the extra chance…I’ve never tried palm shortening and would be very interested to do so!

    Heather

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  95. julia says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I’d love to win the shortening for making my pie crusts more healthy!

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  96. Jaime says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    One more reason to make a pie!!

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  97. Dawn says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    I would love to try the Tropical Traditions palm shortening to see if I can start making pie crusts again, I gave up after wanting to make ours healthier and going dairy free didn’t help matters. I so would like to try this crust! BBlessings to you for sharing your great ideas, I tried to start potatoes in a trash can last week, they are growing!

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  98. April says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    I would love the extra entry for the palm shortening!!

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  99. Kori says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I LOVE the sound of this. I have never been a big pie maker, but my kids are asking for pies lately! Now I have a good base – it’s easier to make the filling healthy than the crust! So now I am good to give it a go! Thank you so much.

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  100. Laura says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    I would love to try palm shortening for this! My hubby’s favorite dessert is pie. He thinks it’s the bee’s knees! Every time I tried it with butter, it didn’t work very well with whole wheat flour so I gave up trying to make it healthier. You made my day (as well as my hubby’s) with this suggestion!

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  101. Renee says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    My “extra entry” for the giveaway. This looks so yummy!

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  102. Carol says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    hmmm. never thought about doing pie crust in the food processor, or whole wheat pie crust. Gonna hafta give them both a try!

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  103. melanie says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I’ve been making mine with butter, but I’m sure the palm shortening would be flakier =) Yum.

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  104. Bethany says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Here’s my “BONUS” entry for the shortening… I think this would be great for making a not-so-crumbly whole wheat crust.

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  105. Allecia says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Sounds like a great recipe!

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  106. Sara says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    This reminds me of a joke that was in Good Housekeeping not too long ago. They re-printed it from one of their issues back in the early 1900’s (and I don’t remember it quite right, so feel free to correct me if you do!). A girl was making a pie, and she asked her father how shortening got its name. He told her that it was because people who use shortening are shortening their lives.

    So I would like to win so that I can make things that require shortening again without shortening my life :-)

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  107. Beth T says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    This sounds great. I’m always looking for healthy, good-tasting alternatives to family favorites. Thanks for sharing your recipe and for the chance to win some palm shortening.

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  108. Rachel says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    “Bonus Entry” I just starting trying to eat healthier, and I’m actually finding that it’s not as difficult as I thought it would be. This recipe sounds simple and delicious! I definitely want to try it!

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  109. Amanda says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Hmm…I can’t make a decent crust either, at least not more than 30% of the time. Maybe this is the solution.

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  110. Heather says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Beautiful, and healthy, too! Thanks for sharing!

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  111. kia says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    here’s my extra entry! now, if only i could take a bite of that right now! i’ve been craving apple pie for about 2 weeks now!

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  112. Stephanie Broersma says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I’ve never tried pie crust in a food processor, looks interesting.

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  113. Karen says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    that pie looks yummy!

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  114. Alison says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I would love to try this!

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  115. Mermaid says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Oh my, that looks so good. I’ve never made a pie before.

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  116. Gen Grady says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    I’d love to try the Palm Shortening, I too have had zero success making my own crust. I’d love to have a go to ingredient that helps!

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  117. CathyG says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    This looks really awesome!

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  118. Pam says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Looks like a great recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  119. AKuma says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Seriously? I don’t make pie crust but once or twice a year because I haven’t found a great recipe without shortening in it. Will def. try.

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  120. Taryn says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    I would love an extra entry- almost as much as I would love to win. I have only made on successful pie crust. I hope the shorting I win will help me make more! (the power of positive thinking, right?)

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  121. Lindsy says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Can you come to my house and bake that pie? Or at least ship it to me?? Pleeeease :):)

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  122. Cindi says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial! This crust looks wonderful!!

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  123. Grahame says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    Thanks for the recipe!

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  124. Corrie J says

    April 21, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    I make a lot of pie crusts – but it is always frustrating. :) Thanks for the extra chance to win the palm shortening.

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  125. Erin says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Now I realize that I really need to win that bucket of palm shortening and here’s my chance. Never have been able to make pie crust (always resorted to premade, uhg). I’m trying it this weekend. Thanks!

    Reply
  126. Kristine says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Looks delicious, like so many of your other recipes. Thanks!

    Reply
  127. Nicci says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    extra entry :) would love to try this for my pie crust

    Reply
  128. Abby H says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    “bonus entry”….yummy, I love that there is a alternative to regular shortening. I can never make pie crusts with butter, that turn out right.

    Reply
  129. AllieZirkle says

    April 21, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    This vlog is great! I love the tutorials!

    Count me in for a third entry :)

    Reply
  130. Hope says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    Would like to try the palm shortening. I really RARELY use any shortening, so a shortening you don’t have to feel bad about using would be great!

    Reply
  131. Tiffany says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I would love to have shortening to do crusts with again!! I wonder how it’d taste for whoopie pie frosting…mmmm!!!

    Reply
  132. katherine says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    that pie looks absolutely a.maz.ing. yum-o!

    Reply
  133. LennyAnn says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    I make about 24 pie crusts at a time and freeze them. Always felt a little guilty about all the lard….

    Reply
  134. Rebekah Dawson says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    Thanks for offering this! :)

    Reply
  135. EllaJac says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    I’ll take an extra entry! Thanks!

    Reply
  136. Shannon says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    My extra entry, as well. :) Can’t hurt!

    Reply
  137. marcie says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Looks great! I love palm shortening- just have not found a cheap source- will definitely check this out! Thanks for a chance to win some!

    Reply
  138. Sally says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Second entry. God bless you and your family
    for sharing your heart and always being a laugh
    and encouragement.

    Reply
  139. Ronda says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    The pictures are sooo helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share the step-by-step process.

    Reply
  140. Angela Signore says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    here’s my second entry!

    Reply
  141. Tara says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    I may have to try this if I win the shortening!

    Reply
  142. Janette says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    HI, just wondering how to make the cinnamon twists you mentioned in the video tutorial… Ive just made the pie and have plenty of pastry left over (turned out great thanks!)

    Reply
  143. April says

    April 21, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    Hey Laura, just FYI, but your link to “why Crisco is bad” is not working. Please fix! :)Thanks.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 21, 2010 at 9:23 pm

      It was working earlier…it looks like their site is down. Keep trying, hopefully they’ll have it back up!

      Reply
  144. Katie says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    My second entry–thanks for the recipe for whole wheat pie crust.

    Reply
  145. Monica says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    I grew up in South Carolina and my mom made pie crusts, cobblers and biscuits that were melt-in-your-mouth delicious…but with Crisco. I have tried making them with butter and coconut oil, but I can never get the right consistency. Here’s my bonus entry for a chance to try them again! :) Monica

    Reply
  146. Rhonda says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Thank you for the “bonus” opportunity to win the palm shortening. Your pie crusts looks wonderful!

    Reply
  147. Geri says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    oh oh, pick me :)

    Reply
  148. Carrie says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    Here’s my 2nd entry for the giveaway. Thanks again!! :)

    Reply
  149. Shannon says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    Another entry for the palm shortening giveaway…of course, because who wouldn’t want to win this. :-)

    Reply
  150. Jen says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    I’ve been too chicken to try a whole wheat pie crust, so thanks for the tutorial and the recipe! Thanks for the bonus entry to the giveaway.

    Reply
  151. Dawnette Thomas says

    April 22, 2010 at 1:21 am

    I would love to make a homemade pie crust – I have yet to accomplish this task.

    Reply
  152. Krista says

    April 22, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Here is my “bonus entry” for the palm shortening! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  153. Lorinda says

    April 22, 2010 at 4:43 am

    Here is my bonus entry.
    I’ve used Crisco to season cast iron cookware.
    Will this palm shortening work well for this purpose too?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 22, 2010 at 7:54 am

      I don’t know why not!

      Reply
    • Brenda says

      November 14, 2011 at 9:26 pm

      I just ordered some Palm Shortening – I can’t wait!!
      But, just to answer the cast iron question, I use coconut oil all
      the time and it does a GREAT job of seasoning my cast iron stuff.

      Reply
  154. Wendi says

    April 22, 2010 at 5:40 am

    I love how you make desserts healthy. It makes me feel better about letting my kids have them. Would love to try the palm shortening.

    Reply
  155. Katie says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:02 am

    I would love to try this recipe with the palm oil!

    Reply
  156. Coleen says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:07 am

    I’ve been struggling to find a good ww pie crust recipe – this looks good!

    Reply
  157. Dawn says

    April 22, 2010 at 7:03 am

    Looks good! Would love to try palm oil shortening. Have only been making crusts with butter.

    Reply
  158. Jenny says

    April 22, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Thank you for the tutorial. It would great to have totally healthy dessert that tastes good. My teenage son is the pie maker in the family.

    Reply
  159. Kelly says

    April 22, 2010 at 7:19 am

    bonus entry for palm oil shortening…but this crust does look good! :)

    Reply
  160. Erin Slocum says

    April 22, 2010 at 8:33 am

    I normally use a recipe passed down for generations where I sub in the palm shortening, but the whole wheat flour would be a good change too.(bonus entry)

    Reply
  161. Michele M. says

    April 22, 2010 at 8:34 am

    I have pie crust problems too. I’m excited about trying this recipe!

    Reply
  162. Sharmista says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:12 am

    How cool is that?! I bet the palm shortening would work in my “Better than Hardee’s” cinnamon raisin biscuits too! It’s the only thing I still use Crisco for… *blush*

    Reply
  163. Samantha S. says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:14 am

    A healthy and yummy pie crust…yay and thank you!

    Please use this comment as the extra entry for the Palm Shortening giveaway. :)

    Reply
  164. Christina says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:26 am

    id love to try it, enter us!

    Reply
  165. Chelsea Wipf says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Bonus entry for the palm shortening! cant wait to try the pie crust with some strawberry rhubarb pie!

    Reply
  166. Sheila says

    April 22, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I would live to try this and winning the shortening would be even better. Thanks for a bonus entry!

    Reply
  167. Katie says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Yum! Looks amazing! Would love to win some of that shortening!

    Reply
  168. Janna says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Is a whole wheat pie crust yummy? I have been afraid to try because my experience has always left me disappointed. I read that I should use whole wheat pastry berries and even bought them. But I haven’t used them. After watching your cute video, I think I am going to give it a try! Thanks for the bonus entry as well.

    Reply
  169. Rebecca says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Oh, whole wheat flour, how little I get to use you! Cooking gluten-free for my husband is definitely interesting, but I get to use all kinds of fun and healthy flours like millet, sorgum, and teff instead! Have you ever tried rolling out a pie crust on wax paper? That allows me to easily transfer it from the counter to my pie pan (and not stick to my rolling pin!).

    Reply
  170. Elaine c says

    April 22, 2010 at 11:53 am

    this looks so good my kids saw the pic and said can we make that mom? the palm shortening looks like it works good. I have tried butter and oil and just not liked it as much. I grew up using lard to make pie crust!! I would love to win the palm shortening!

    Reply
  171. Michelle says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Here is my “bonus entry” for the palm shortening! Your pie and crust look yummy!!

    Reply
  172. Jen says

    April 22, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Yum… I would love to make this!

    Reply
  173. barbs says

    April 22, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Your pie and pie crust look absolutely amazing!
    I definitely have to try this recipe,
    (and winning the Tropical Traditions shortening to use would be awesome too!)

    Reply
  174. Evelyn says

    April 22, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    I love making pie crusts all spring and autumn long when I make a greens “pie” or quiche once a week while all the local fresh greens are in season! It should be starting up again soon this year…we can hardly wait!

    Reply
  175. Bethany says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:35 am

    Pie crusts can be tricky! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  176. Ellen says

    April 23, 2010 at 6:16 am

    The crust looks so good and I would love to try making pie crusts with palm shortening!! Thanks for the bonus entry!!

    Reply
  177. Marie says

    April 23, 2010 at 7:58 am

    Would love to try the Palm shortening! This is my bonus entry. My favorite part of the pie crust tutorial is the simple tip of folding the pie crust in fourths to move it into the pie plate. Saves a bunch of trouble right there!

    Reply
  178. Sarah says

    April 23, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Mmmm, that looks so good! I’d love another chance to win some yummy palm shortening!

    Reply
  179. Miracle Quelle says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Too bad I didn’t get this in time to sign up for the pie contest at our annual church picnic this weekend!

    Reply
  180. Becki says

    April 23, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    YUM! I have some apples all ready to go!

    Reply
  181. Jackie says

    April 23, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    The crust looks great. The shortening also works well for biscuits.

    Reply
  182. Anna says

    April 23, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Looks like a good crust recipe. (This is a bonus entry for the palm oil)
    I always use what is called spoon pie dough it is very simple and turns out every time. If I win the palm oil I will let you know if it works in that recipe. :)

    Reply
  183. Gail E says

    April 24, 2010 at 10:34 am

    I’m looking forward to trying out this pie crust recipe.

    Reply
  184. Sami says

    April 24, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    I tried 3 different pie crusts last fall, and didn’t like any of them! Maybe the shortening is the secret?

    Reply
  185. Melissa W. says

    April 24, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    thanks for sharing this recipe. I love that it can be soaked to help with phytic acid.

    Reply
  186. Laura says

    April 25, 2010 at 10:53 am

    This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
  187. Joanna Watson says

    April 25, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Please enter me in the contest for the coconut shortening.

    Reply
  188. Amanda says

    April 26, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Here’s my BONUS entry! Just reading this entry makes me want to bake a pie, maybe I’ll surprise my husband with one!

    Reply
  189. Meredith says

    April 26, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Thanks for the great recipe (and another chance to win the palm shortening)! I’m looking forward to trying this for a healthy celebration with my family!

    Reply
  190. Beth says

    May 16, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    Laura,

    I, too, have used the TT organic palm shortening. The only problem I have encountered (and have had a mess on my hands trying to make cake icing with it and the balls sticking in the tips jamming the opening) is that it seems to be composed of many tiny “balls” of the substance. These do not mix or roll out and show up in the crust. When I bake it then, there are little “ball-sized holes” left in the crust. Not so attractive.

    I’m curious as to whether you have had this problem and what to do about it. Love the palm shortening otherwise.

    Thanks!
    Beth

    Reply
    • Laura says

      May 19, 2010 at 6:51 am

      I haven’t tried using it for cake icing yet. I’ve really only used it a few times in pie crust so haven’t noticed the little holes. So far, I’ve used it mostly for frying foods. I’ll have to make a pie soon to try to see about the holes. I’ll get back to you if I figure anything out!

      Reply
  191. Emjo says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    I think I might have to try this!

    Reply
  192. Mona says

    November 28, 2010 at 11:49 am

    Thanks for the tip about folding the crust. I never thought to do that.

    Reply
  193. colleen says

    September 25, 2011 at 11:54 am

    Can I use coconut oil instead of palm?

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 7, 2011 at 12:06 pm

      You sure could!

      Reply
  194. Terry (My Journey With Candida) says

    December 24, 2011 at 5:59 am

    Thanks for the recipe, I am going to the kitchen right now to make it for my Pumpkin Pie.

    Wishing you Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  195. Bex says

    January 18, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Um, your research is out of date. The only reason not to use shortening was that it used to be made of trans-fats. At the time this article was written, Crisco has ZERO trans fats and half the saturated fat of butter (same as Palm shortening), and is made from soy and PALM. Go ahead and use it, no need to pay 40%+ more for palm shortening.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      January 20, 2012 at 10:27 am

      Glad to know that crisco is made from palm, but I will prefer to stay away from soy if at all possible. :)

      Reply
    • Brenda says

      January 20, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Bex,

      The thing about Crisco is that even though it is made with palm it
      is hydrogenated. The palm shortening that Laura recommends is
      non hydrogenated. If you do a quick google search for the dangers of
      hydrogenated oils you will see just how terrible they are for you. Also,
      unless it is labeled non-gmo, most soy has been genetically modified.
      This is another real controversy but personally I stay completely away
      from anything that is GMO. Again, a quick google search will give you
      a ton of info on that as well. I’m happy to pay the extra money to
      make sure my family is getting healthier versions of the stuff we
      love. :-) I hope this helps!! Have a great day!

      Reply
      • Bex says

        January 20, 2012 at 3:33 pm

        I am aware of the fact that it is hydrogenated. Hydrogenation is
        basically a fancy name for turning fats that are liquid at room
        temperature into fats that are solid at room temperature. The danger
        of hydrogenated fats is that they, in the past, all contained trans
        fats. Now they do not. Is your Palm fat liquid? No? Then they contain
        high levels of saturated fat, which makes it no better than using
        butter. Unless you are a vegan, there is no real benefit here. Now
        the Crisco is made of soy and palm oil, with 1/2 the sat. fat of
        butter (because of the soy) and no trans fat. Again hydrogenated oils
        were bad due to the fact that they contained trans fats. Crisco and
        many other shortenings do not. I am aware of the GMO issues with soy
        and any other non-100% organic product (regular ‘organic’ product can
        still be up to 30% GMO), which is why I get the 100% organic
        versions. Here is one of the many articles (which a simple Google
        search will produce) explaining that while hydrogenation can produce
        trans fats, it is actually the trans fats themselves that are the
        issue.
        http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-hydrogenated-oil.htm

        Reply
        • Bex says

          January 20, 2012 at 3:42 pm

          Slight correction: There is some unsubstantiated research that
          suggests palm & coconut oils are better for you than other
          saturated fats, with the usual provisos regarding 100% organic
          (not just organic)content.

          Reply
    • Alicia says

      March 2, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Zero Trans Fat on a label is misleading.If the per serving amount is less than .5g, then they can label it Zero Trans Fat-which is not true. Their website info says per serving and the ingredient list has partially hydrogenated palm and soybean oils. Sat. fat isn’t the problem in foods. Here’s a great article I read today:
      http://preventdisease.com/news/12/030112_World-Renown-Heart-Surgeon-Speaks-Out-On-What-Really-Causes-Heart-Disease.shtml

      Reply
  196. Sylvia Debono says

    January 29, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Hi,my name is Sylvia and I am sending this message from Malta Eourope.
    I have made your recepie for the Whole Weat Pie Crust today and it came out fantastic. I made chicken pot pie, I would like to knowe that if I double or tripple the reciepie if I would double or tripple all the ingredent’s,and can I freeze it.
    I would like to here from you as I would like to make more crust tomorrow,and by the way the time difference between Malta and the US is that Malta is 9 hrs ahead of.
    Thank you
    keep it up

    Reply
    • Sylvia Debono says

      January 29, 2012 at 9:21 am

      Hi,my name is Sylvia and I am from Malta Eroup. I made the pie crust but made it with butter and made chicken pot pie with the crust and it came really good. Would I would like to knoe that if I want to double or teipple the recipie,do I double or tripple all the ingredents and can I freeze it and how long can I freeze it for.I would like to make this crust tomorrow
      Thank you from Eroupe Malta
      I do so hope someone will answer
      Sylvana

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 29, 2012 at 9:37 pm

        Yes, if you want a triple batch, simply triple the amount of ingredients called for in the recipe. You can freeze it for 3-6 months in airtight packaging.

        Reply
  197. nicole says

    May 15, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Hi Laura, thanks so much for your wisdom and your website! I would like some advice about pie crust making… I’m so frustrated I could cry! This is the second pie crust I’ve made using your recommended ingredients and it cracks when I roll it out and folding it??? That is a joke, it just breaks along the seams and by the time I get it into the pie pan I have to piece it all back together from the 12 different fractions it has broken in to… good thing to have the PC rolling pin for that. But with my luck, I might as well not even roll out the crust in the first place and just press it into the pan… Please give me some suggestions of what I’m doing wrong. I’m using very cold water, my flour comes out of the freezer, but the palm shortening is room temp. I have the same problem with any other pie crust unless I just buy a refrigerated one… Please help… I really want to make a pretty pie crust! BTW… this recipe does taste wonderful…. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Brady says

      May 25, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      I am having the same problem, Laura :( I am using freshly ground hard white, and blending in with a pastry blender. help

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        June 2, 2012 at 7:19 pm

        I would try using more palm shortening or more water. See if that helps.

        Reply
  198. Dotty Bolls says

    May 29, 2012 at 7:03 am

    I have high cholesterol and all my medical information is that palm and palm oil is very bad if you have high cholesterol. I have used Crisco for over 40 years and, if I do say so, make a lovely pie crust which my family and friends look forward to in a pie or anything with a flaky crust.

    Reply
  199. Danley Shackelford says

    June 21, 2012 at 7:28 am

    I was just going to say that if you have trouble rolling out your crust, try putting it between two sheets of saran wrap. I learned that trick somewhere along the way and it’s saved me a TON of trouble. My first whole wheat crust is in the oven now. It seems like it will be quite tasty!

    Reply
  200. Tasha says

    June 22, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Could I use coconut oil in place of the butter?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

      Yes, I believe that would work.

      Reply
  201. Tabitha says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Do you use this same recipe for pumpkin pie as well?

    Reply
    • Amy S. says

      November 16, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      I just used this recipe for pumpkin pie a week ago and it worked great! I did not precook it.

      Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 14, 2012 at 11:26 am

      Yes! Same recipe.

      Reply
  202. Laura says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:22 am

    I’m not a fan of pie crust making but need one before I can get to the store, so I’m going to try your tried and true recipe. With your chocolate peanut butter filling, if my crust doesn’t turn out great, I don’t think anyone will notice anyway!

    Reply
  203. Kari C says

    January 11, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    I did it! Last time I made pie crust, I used my grandma’s “no fail” recipe, and I failed. This time, it was touch and go but in the end, it worked out great. I added 6 tbsp of water because 5 didn’t seem enough, but it was too much so I added a bit of flour and then consistency seemed fine.

    In case anyone else wonders and looks at comments, this made enough for a top and bottom crust.

    Thanks Laura for your help with dinner tonight!

    Reply
  204. Carol says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I just purchased some palmfruit shortening, made pie crust. The crust turned out almost as tough as shoe leather. Any ideas what I might have done wrong?
    Used 1 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup palmfruit and cold water. Rolled it out, put it in pie dish, pricked and baked at 375 for about 20 minutes.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      My guess is that it needs more water?

      Reply
  205. Amanda says

    March 1, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Can you use coconut oil instead of palm shortening??

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      March 11, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      You could, but it won’t work nearly as well. :)

      Reply
  206. Gina says

    May 31, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Will wheat pastry flour work?

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      June 3, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  207. Gina says

    June 3, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Thank you! Also, meant to write “whole” wheat pastry flour :)

    Reply
  208. Heather D. says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    I’m going to try and make mini pumpkin pies with this! So excited…

    Reply
  209. stephen says

    November 11, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Can you make these in advance and freeze them? If so, would you pre-cook them and freeze them whole or fold them up like you do and thaw out when you need one?

    Thank you for your blog and all the great recipes.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 11, 2013 at 9:09 am

      I have frozen these before, but I leave them in a pie pan to do so. I’ve frozen them both baked and unbaked this way.

      Reply
  210. Ashley says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    For your pumpkin pie, did you feel any need to use arrowroot powder to make it thicker? Im worried my homemade pumpkin puree might be too thin compared to the canned

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 2, 2013 at 12:34 am

      I’ve never had a problem with homemade pumpkin causing the pie not to thicken. Though I only use pie pumpkins and I have
      that they are less watery then the jack-o-lantern variety. I will say that I usually end up with more filling then will fit in a 9 inch pie crust, so I frequently make a 10 inch pie or just roll out the leftover pie dough and place into a few mini tart pans and fill them with the leftover filling. Additionally, you can usually drain off some of the extra liquid, if you let your pumpkin sit in the fridge for a few days before using it.

      Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:56 am

      Laura doesn’t need any. Here is her pie recipe you can try if you would like. :) https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/pumpkin-pie

      Reply
  211. Sue says

    February 6, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Will this pie crust work for chicken pot pie?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      February 7, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Sure will!

      Reply
  212. Cindy says

    February 7, 2014 at 9:53 am

    regarding cinnamon twists with extra dough – I am recipe challenged – do you have a recipe for that? I can’t easily just make them up…

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      March 30, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      I would mix about 1 tablespoon of sugar with a half tablespoon of cinnamon. Roll the dough into little “snake” shapes and twist them together then roll those into the cinnamon sugar mix. Bake at 350….maybe about 8-10 minutes. I would keep an eye on them so they don’t burn. That is what I would do! :)

      Reply
  213. Wendy says

    November 2, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I hate to say it but I have tried this recipe two times without success. I used tropical traditions palm shortening and home ground hard white wheat flour. I don’t remember exactly but both times it seemed to either be too sticky or not hold together well. I wonder if maybe your palm shortening was much colder than mine?

    Reply
  214. Hollie says

    May 2, 2015 at 9:01 am

    How does this compare to the flakiness of traditional pie crusts?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 11, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      I’d say it’s pretty flaky! :)

      Reply
  215. Chastte Quint says

    January 6, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    Thank you for this recipe idea. Unfortunately after watching Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary Before the Flood I have sworn off any palm products because of the industry’s excessive deforestation activities. I will try other variations with products that are more environmentally friendly.

    Reply
  216. Megan says

    March 14, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Very easy to make the dough. My problem was trying to roll it out round.

    Reply

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