Luscious Vodka Pie Crust
Elevate your baking game with this luscious vodka pie crust! The secret ingredient, vodka, ensures a tender, flaky texture that’s perfect for any pie filling. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a crust that’s both rich and flavorful, making it the perfect base for sweet or savory pies. Ready to impress your friends and family? Let’s get baking!
ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup vodka, cold
- ¼ cup ice water (more if needed)
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- 2.
Add the chilled and cubed butter into the flour mixture, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3.
Pour in the cold vodka, and mix gently until just combined.
- 4.
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together but is not sticky.
- 5.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 6.
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- 7.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your pie dish.
- 8.
Place the dough into the pie dish, pressing it into the edges. Trim the excess dough.
- 9.
Poke the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling in the oven.
- 10.
Pre-bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes if using a filling that requires baking, or fully bake according to your desired recipe.
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