Vodka Pie Crust
Say goodbye to tough, lackluster pie crusts with this game-changing Vodka Pie Crust recipe! The secret ingredient—vodka—creates a delightfully tender, flaky crust that's incredibly easy to work with, thanks to its ability to inhibit gluten formation. Made with a perfect blend of cold butter and shortening for maximum flavor and texture, this crust is a pastry lover's dream. With just 20 minutes of prep, you'll have two ready-to-use dough discs, perfect for sweet or savory pies alike. Whether you're crafting a golden lattice-topped fruit pie or a decadent cream pie, this foolproof crust will ensure your creations bake up beautifully every time. Optimize your next baking session with this innovative, stress-free recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable shortening (cold, cut into pieces)
- 0.25 cup Vodka (cold)
- 0.25 cup Ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the fats into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Drizzle the cold vodka over the mixture, followed by the ice water. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir and press the dough until it begins to come together. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into two discs, flattening each slightly. Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling out.
To use, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Use as directed in your pie recipe, baking according to the pie's instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 317.2 g | 407% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.4 g | 757% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.4 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
