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Source: Culinary Institute of America | Category: Dessert, Baking

Simple Canola Oil Pastry

Try this canola oil pastry recipe as a healthier alternative to traditional pastry recipes. By substituting canola oil for shortening or lard, you replace fats higher in saturated fatty acids with an oil which has the lowest level of saturated fatty acids. See the recipe video below.

canola oil pastry recipe developed by the Culinary Institute of America

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 500 mL
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar 5 mL
  • 1 tsp salt 5 mL
  • 2/3 cup canola oil 150 mL
  • 3 Tbsp cold 1% milk 45 mL (or as needed)
2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp granulated sugar1 tsp salt2/3 cup canola oil3 Tbsp cold 1% milk (or as needed)

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, add combine flour, sugar and salt.
  • 2. Blend canola oil and milk together in a smaller bowl, and add to dry mixture. Stir ingredients together until dough forms pea crumbs, taking care not to over-stir.
  • 3. Place crumbly dough mixture into pie pan, using fingers to press dough into bottom and sides of pie pan so that the dough is evenly distributed. Flute dough around the rim of the pie pan with your fingers, then chill for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Prick dough with fork to add small air vents. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Yield

1- 9 inch (21 cm) pie crust

serving size

1/8th of pie crust

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories270
Total Fat19 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates23 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars2 g
Protein3 g
Sodium290 mg
Potassium40 mg

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