My Favorite Vinegar Pie Crust
Delightfully tender and easy to work with, *My Favorite Vinegar Pie Crust* is the perfect foundation for your pies, whether sweet or savory. This flaky, buttery crust gets its unique texture and structure from a surprising secret ingredient: white vinegar, which helps create a dough that's both pliable and resilient. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, chilled unsalted butter, and just a hint of sugar for balance, this recipe yields two pie crusts that roll out effortlessly and bake to golden perfection. Ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pie enthusiasts alike, this versatile dough is ready to elevate any pie recipe, from classic fruit fillings to creamy quiches. Pair it with your favorite homemade filling and let the magic unfold in every luscious bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 6 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut the chilled unsalted butter into cubes and add it to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
In a small bowl, mix the white vinegar with 4 tablespoons of the cold water.
Gradually drizzle the vinegar mixture over the dry ingredients, tossing gently with a fork to combine. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pressed gently.
Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and shape each into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out.
When ready, roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Proceed with your pie recipe as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.0 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
