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!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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

Serving size	(794.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4060.4

Total Fat 317.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 151.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 523.6mg	0%
Sodium 2381.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 152.0IU	0%
Calcium 91.5mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 372.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.3%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 24.4%