How to Create a Gluten‐Free Spinach Pot Pie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place 3 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose gluten-free flour into a large mixing bowl.

   Next, add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of yeast and teaspoon of white sugar.
   
   Combine the dry ingredients well.
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   Step 2: Add 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil as well as 2 small eggs.

   Combine these two ingredients together, preferably by hand, with the dry ingredients. , Mix these ingredients with a whisk, mixer, or stand mixer until there are only a few cubes of butter visible to the eye. , Keep adding enough liquid, small amounts at a time, in order to receive a "sandy" consistency.
   
   You may continue to mix the dough in the mixing bowl or you may place it on a work space that has been dusted with flour. , Knead the dough 15-20 times and divide the dough into 2 balls or hockey pucks; making sure one is slightly larger than the other.Wrap the dough in plastic food wrap and place them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. , Turn on the stove to a medium-high heat and let the oil heat up., Allow these vegetables to simmer in the heat for 3-5 minutes while continuously stirring them. ,, Stir.
   
   After exactly 2 minutes, place 2-4 cups of organic chicken broth (depending on the thickness that you desire) and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
   
   Continue stirring until all of the ingredients have come together.,,,, Allow them to sit on a working table for 15 minutes (in order for them to come to room temperature). , Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a circle, large enough for your pie pan.
   
   Do not make the circle too thin, the thickness of the crust should be 1/2 inch to 1 inch.
   
   Place the rolled out dough into your pan. ,, Your pie filling should have thickened yet, there should also be some liquid left over.
   
   However, do make sure that you do not over-fill your crust. , Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a circle.
   
   However, be careful not to make it too thin.
   
   It should be about 1 inch thick. , Make sure to crimp your edges once again, allowing for no drooping of the dough.
   
   You may cut little slits at the top of your crust, in order for the air to steam out of the pie when it is being baked. , Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes, or until your crust has turned slightly golden brown. , Allow your pie to cool for 30 minutes before serving.
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   Step 3: Add 1 stick of chopped butter.

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   Step 4: Add 1-3 cups of hot water or hot organic milk (regular milk may also be used) while mixing the dough by hand.

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   Step 5: Place the dough on a clean working area.

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   Step 6: On a large sized skillet

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   Step 7: add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

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   Step 8: Add 2-3 chopped carrots

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   Step 9: 1-2 chopped stalks of celery

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    Step 10: 1 chopped onion

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    Step 11: and 2 cups of corn.

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    Step 12: Add 2 cups of chopped Portobello mushrooms (or any type of fresh mushroom) and 3-5 cups of finely chopped spinach.

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    Step 13: Add 1 teaspoon of parsley.

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    Step 14: Allow the ingredients to boil on a low heat for 15-25 minutes

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    Step 15: until the filling has thickened enough to your liking.

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    Step 16: Remove from heat once finished.

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    Step 17: Preheat the oven to 375* F.

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    Step 18: Take out the balls of dough from the freezer.

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    Step 19: Once thawed

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    Step 20: knead out the larger ball of dough.

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    Step 21: Crimp the edges at the top

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    Step 22: in order to avoid any unnecessary drooping of the dough when it's being baked.

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    Step 23: Place your pie filling into the crust.

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    Step 24: Knead out the last and smallest ball of dough.

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    Step 25: Place your rolled out dough on top of your pie.

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    Step 26: Place the pie into the 375* F oven.

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    Step 27: Take out your pie after it has been baked.

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