Savory Cornmeal Pie Crust

Last Updated on March 16, 2022 by Guillermina

Looking for a savory cornmeal pie crust to pair up with a recipe you’ve been wanting to try baking at home? You’ve come to the right place!

Oftentimes, pie crusts have ingredients like butter, milk, eggs, or shortening that are not vegan. This can be frustrating, but thankfully there are so many vegan chefs, bakers, and recipe makers out there that have banded together to encourage making foods at home a blessing rather than a curse—especially since they’ve done all the hard work of trial and error in the creation of the recipes for us.

Pair your homemade savory cornmeal pie crust with a Vegan Savory Zucchini Tart, a Savory Vegetable Galette, a Vegan Spinach Quiche, or a Vegan Pot Pie. But first, scroll down to our inclusive favorite Savory Cornmeal Pie Crust to pair up with your favorite savory tarts, pot pies, quiches, and galettes! 

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What Is Cornmeal Pie Crust Used For?

Pie crusts are meant to be delicate, and for any that have tried making homemade pie crust, you can verify that with personal experience.

Cornmeal pie crust is no exception. Flaky and flavorful, cornmeal pie crust is often used when making tarts, with a puff pastry crust, and is notably crumbly with a flavorful twist. It is also common to use cornmeal pie crust with savory dishes like Tomato Galette, veggie pot pies, tarts, and quiches. 

Is Cornmeal Pie Crust Vegan? 

Almost! Cornmeal pie crust is only one to two ingredients away from being 100% vegan-friendly.

Ingredients like cornmeal, flour, water, sugar (though notably, bone char can be an issue depending on the brand), and salt are vegan-friendly. Depending on the recipe in question, some recipes may call for shortening, butter, oil, or any combination or exemption of any of the three. Oil is vegan and thankfully there are vegan butter and shortening alternatives that can be bought at a local grocery store.

Making vegan cornmeal pie crust at home is actually incredibly easy to do, so don’t be too upset that that veggie pot pie tempting you with its delectable smells at your grocery store or cafe isn’t vegan. Get to baking it at home! 

Is It Possible To Use A Food Processor To Make This Vegan Savory Cornmeal Pie Crust?

Yes, you can! For those that like to use effective kitchen tools in the creation of their home goods—go for it!

A food processor is a great tool to use in all manners of cooking and baking in the kitchen, and this vegan savory cornmeal pie crust is no exception. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions listed below for the recipe for the vegan savory cornmeal pie crust, and the pie crust should turn out as delicious as if you’d mixed it by hand. 

How Do I Use This Vegan Savory Cornmeal Pie Crust In Another Recipe?

This vegan savory cornmeal pie crust makes two servings. Both can be used at the same time, or one can be stored in the freezer for later.

The pie crust can be substituted in any recipe of your choosing. Simply follow the recipe’s instructions (i.e. how long to bake with the pie, when to add the crust to the recipe, etc.). 

What You Will Need To Make Vegan Savory Cornmeal Pie Crust

A wondrous and flavorful combination with savory pies, as well as fruit pies, this Vegan Savory Cornmeal Pie Crust recipe makes two batches—one for now and one for later! Or, if family and friends are super hungry (and they will be for this crust!), then you’ll end up using both servings for savory cornmeal pie crusts. 

Ingredients:

• ½ Cup Cold Water
• ½ Cup Vegetable Shortening
• ½ Cup Vegan Butter (example: Earth Balance)
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• ⅔ Cup Cornmeal
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Equipment:

• Measuring Utensils
• Measuring Cup
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine The Dry Ingredients

In the mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients-the all-purpose flour, sugar, cornmeal, and salt. Using the whisk, combine the dry ingredients together.

Step 2: Add In The Shortening

In the dry ingredients mixture in the mixing bowl, add the vegetable shortening. By hand, break down the vegetable shortening as you combine it with the dry ingredients. It should begin to have a texture similar to cornmeal.

Step 3: Add In The Butter

Next, add the vegan butter to the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients and vegetable shortening. By hand, toss and combine the ingredients together. The goal is to not break down the butter completely as it is desired to have some small chunks of butter in the mixture for the crust.

Step 4: Add In The Water

In the mixing bowl, with the dry ingredients, vegan butter, and vegetable shortening, add in the water. Combine the mixture together until it forms a dough and sticks together.

Step 5: Wrap And Refrigerate

Now that all the ingredients have been added and combined together into a dough, wrap up the mixture. Make sure it’s secure and then place the dough in the refrigerator anywhere from 2-3 hours before baking. 

Tips And Tricks

For a flaky pie dough (and crust), ingredients are meant to be cold and kept cold. When rolling out the dough, if the crust is too flaky, simply wait for the dough to warm closer to room temperature and try to roll it out. This should adjust the level of “flakiness”.

Different cornmeals obtain different objectives. For example, yellow cornmeal will provide a tempting color and can be very flavorful. On the other hand, stone-ground cornmeal is often used due to its texture and signature flavoring. 

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Conclusion

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