How to Make Easy Vodka Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a foolproof pie crust recipe that's both easy to make and incredibly flaky and delicious, then look no further than this Easy Vodka Pie Crust. This recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, and the secret ingredient of vodka ensures that the dough is easy to work with and results in a crispy, tender crust.

Many people are intimidated by the thought of making their own pie crust, but with this recipe, you'll see just how simple and rewarding it...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup chilled vodka
  • ¼ cup cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pie crusts

  • Whisk flour and salt together in a mixing bowl.
  • Cut cold butter and then shortening into flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle vodka and water over the top of flour mixture; mix ingredients together to form a tacky dough. Divide dough into 2 halves; flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour to 2 days.
  • When you are ready to make your pie, remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out each piece from the middle to the edge. Bake according to the pie recipe directions.
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 414mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 47mg