⭐ Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend (Best Gluten-Free Option)
1:1 substitution for cake flourGluten-free flour blends lack gluten, which is important for structural integrity in pie crusts. Many blends include xanthan gum or other binders to compensate, but the texture will be different—often more crumbly and less elastic.
When using gluten-free blends, add binders as recommended and handle dough gently. Chilling is critical to improve handling and flakiness.
The final crust will be more fragile and may lack the classic flakiness of gluten-containing crusts, but it can be a suitable alternative for gluten-sensitive diets.