Kernza® Pie Crust

Just in time for the holidays: A flaky pie crust that will work with any of your favorite fillings!

Method

1. Combine both flours, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Mix to combine
2. Slice butter and shortening into cubes (aim for the size of two peas). 
   
   
3. Add butter and shortening to flour mixture and toss gently to coat each cube.
4. “Squish” each cube with your fingers to form tiny flakes. Re-toss in flour as you go. 
   
   
5. Once the butter and shortening cubes have been flattened, use your palm or fist to press them into the flour (toss, press, repeat). About two minutes
6. Eventually, the butter and shortening flakes will become much more distinguishable, and there will be significantly less unbuttered flour in the bowl. 
   
   
7. Once butter and flour are mixed well, add the ice water in two stages: Mixing and gently tossing between each addition.
8. Gently toss and press the dough until it barely comes together into a weak ball.
9. Turn the dough ball out onto a floured surface. (All purpose flour) 
   
   
10. Lightly dust the top with all purpose flour.
11. Give your rolling pin a nice coat as well
12. Gently pressing down on the dough, roll towards and away from you until it doubles in length.
    
    
13. With your bench scraper, fold the dough sheet into thirds (pamphlet style)
14. Rotate 90 degrees, and repeat the “roll and fold” in step 12.
15. Gently shape the dough ball into the shape of a large hockey puck, wrap in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge for at least one hour. Overnight is preferred.
16. The dough can also be stored in the freezer for a few months.

Notes

**For a double crust, repeat the process above. When finished, cut the dough ball in half with a bench scraper or knife. If you have a scale, weigh each half and adjust accordingly so they are equal in weight. If you do not have a scale, that’s alright; Make the half that looks a little larger your bottom crust, and the smaller of the two, your top crust.