Basic Pie Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Basic Pie Crust is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Rachel Conners This pie crust is easy to make and tastes great with any kind of pie.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening, cut into chunks
1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
3 to 6 tbsp. ice water (or as much as needed)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and gradually work into flour with a pastry cutter for about 2 or 3 minutes, or until it resembles a coarse meal.
Add white vinegar and four tablespoons of ice water. Toss mixture together gently. Add remaining ice water until dough begins to come together. You may need to add more than called for - add it a tablespoon at a time, working water in between each tablespoon. Once all flour is moistened, it’s done.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Press down to slightly flatten the ball of dough to make rolling easier later. Place in refrigerator if using within 24 hours, or in freezer.
When you are ready to use dough, remove from freezer and thaw for 15-30 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basic Pie Crust good for PCOS?

Yes, this Basic Pie Crust recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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