Atkins Low Carb Pie Crust

• Serves: 8
• Calories: 143
• Net Carb: 5.1g
• Protein: 2.8 g
• Fat: 12.6g

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp + 1 tsp (1/3 cup) wheat flour
• 5 tbsp + 1 tsp (1/3 cup) soy flour
• 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) vital wheat gluten
• 3 tbsp wheat germ
• 8 tbsp cold butter, cut into
• 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp cold water

Directions

• In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients and then add in butter until it looks like a coarse meal.
• Add in water and continue mixing until dough sticks together.
• Wrap the dough ball in plastic and keep in the freezer for 15 minutes.
• Put the dough in between two sheets of baking paper and roll to make a 12-inch circle.
• Carefully lay the flatten dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Freeze for another 15 minutes.
• Before baking, prick the unbaked pie crust with a fork and cover with a foil. Bake at 400^oF for 16 minutes.
• Then, remove the foil and bake for extra 5 minutes or until it turns golden brown.