FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH (WITH VODKA!?)

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I am so excited about this recipe! I just found it in Cook's Illustrated Magazine, November, 2007. I just may enjoy making pie crust again! The article is by J Kenji Alt.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons sugar
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 cup vodka, cold
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Process 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, and sugar in food processor until combined, about 2 one-second pulses. Add butter and shortening and process until homogenous dough just starts to collect in uneven clumps, about 15 seconds (dough will resemble cottage cheese curds and there should be no uncoated flour). Scrape bowl with rubber spatula and redistribute dough evenly around processor blade. Add remaining cup flour and pulse until mixture is evenly distributed around bowl and mass of dough has been broken up, 4 to 6 quick pulses. Empty mixture into medium bowl.
  • Sprinkle vodka and water over mixture. With rubber spatula, use folding motion to mix, pressing down on dough until dough is slightly tacky and sticks together. Divide dough into two even balls and flatten each into 4-inch disk. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 45 minutes or up to 2 days.

goma Pandey
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This pie dough recipe is amazing! The dough is so easy to work with and the crust is always perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always a hit.


Liyaqatali Ali
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I've tried many pie dough recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to work with and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


id ol
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I'm not sure what the vodka does in this recipe, but it sure works! The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it holds up perfectly in the oven. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Tuba Birds lover
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This pie dough recipe is a lifesaver! I used to dread making pie crust, but this recipe makes it so easy. The dough is so easy to work with and the crust always turns out perfectly.


Villegas David
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I'm so glad I found this vodka pie dough recipe! It's so easy to make and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always a hit.


emad Alkalade
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This pie dough recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to work with and the results are incredible. The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it holds up perfectly in the oven. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always a hit.


David Atchison
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I was really impressed with this vodka pie dough recipe. The dough was so easy to work with and the crust turned out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Johanny Vidal
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This pie dough recipe is amazing! The dough is so easy to work with and the crust is always perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always a hit.


Jerrad Sewpall
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I've tried many pie dough recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to work with and the crust is always flaky and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


JODAJ TV
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I'm not sure what the vodka does in this recipe, but it sure works! The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it holds up perfectly in the oven. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Aon Kazmi
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This pie dough recipe is a lifesaver! I used to dread making pie crust, but this recipe makes it so easy. The dough is so easy to work with and the crust always turns out perfectly.


Quinn Sarge
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I love this vodka pie dough recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The crust is always flaky and golden brown, and it holds up perfectly in the oven. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always a hit.


Zeeshan
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This pie dough recipe is foolproof! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The dough is so easy to handle and the crust is always flaky and delicious.


Simon Mills
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I was skeptical about using vodka in pie dough, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The dough was incredibly easy to work with and the pie crust turned out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Md Sohal
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This vodka pie dough recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to work with and the results are amazing. The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it holds up perfectly in the oven. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit.