Sweet Cornmeal Crust

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the dough just begins to clump together. Add the egg and pulse until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until needed. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate, working from the center outward, up and over the rim. Crimp the edges, if desired. Bake in a preheated 375° F oven until the crust is golden or according to your pie recipe's instructions.
  2. Use for: Pumpkin or fruit pies.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

560 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 23g 30% DV
Carbs 84g 31% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 25.2g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9772mg 100% DV
Potassium 242mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 118.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 189.5mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 74.5mg 6% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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