Windy Days and Whole Wheat Pie Shells

Something about windy days puts me in the mood for baking. It's sunny and warm, but there's a lovely breeze blowing, and the house is still a comfy 67º.The windows are open to let in the bird chirps and distant rumble of a car on an adjacent street.

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Pie Shell Recipe

Here is a basic pie dough that lends itself to Quiche, fruit or pudding filling.

  • 1 c. organic Whole Wheat Flour

  • 1 Tbs. freshly ground Flax seeds

  • 1 Tbs. organic Butter, cold and sliced (or use Coconut oil)

  • 1-1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

  • 1/2 c. cold Water or cold Green Tea

  • 3 tsp. Xylitol

  • 1 omega-3 Egg + 1 tsp. water beaten till mixed

Combine dry ingredients with butter using a fork to blend.

Add water 1 Tbs. at a time, mixing after each addition.

Knead dough 5 times on floured surface.

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Roll out into a 9" round, fit into pie pan crimping edges. Brush egg wash around edge.

Poke holes in bottom with fork tines, and bake for 8-10 minutes.