This all butter, pie crust with vodka is perfect for pies and pastries. It can be used in sweet or savory recipes. You can blind-bake it without shrinkage or bake with it's filling. The added vodka evaporates during the baking process which leaves you with a super flaky and crisp shell.
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar(omit if savory crust)
1/4cupvodkacold
2-4tablespoonswatercold
Instructions
Making the Pie Crust
Place the all-purpose flour and granular sugar into the food processor. Pulse a few times so the flour and sugar becomes incorporated.
Cut butter into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in food processor with the sugar and flour mixture. Pulse again for about 15 seconds or until the chunks of butter are broken down. The mixture should resembles sand.
Using the feed tube, slowly pour in the vodka while your processor is running. Once the vodka is incorporated the mixture should be beginning to form. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your dough comes together into a ball.
Remove dough from food processor and form two even sized disks.
Cover dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours or 30 minutes in the freezer.
Preparing the Pie Crust for Baking
Remove from refrigerator or freezer. Set aside until it becomes pliable enough to roll out.
Lightly flour the work surface, rolling pin, and dough. Roll out until desired thickness is achieved (⅛ inch thick is best).
Fold the dough in half and then in half again so it resembles the shape of a pizza slice, transfer it to the pie plate, and unfold it.
Trim off any excess dough and crimp the edges using any method.
Prick holes in the bottom of the pie crust to release excess steam and moisture.
Freeze the pie crust for 10 minutes, or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Either par bake your crust using the instructions below or follow your favorite pie recipe for continued baking instructions.
Par Bake the Crust
Place parchment paper on top of the chilled pie crust and fill it with pie weights, rice, or beans.
Bake at 425° F for 15 minutes and then remove the parchment and pie weights.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350° F and bake for 5 more minutes. If you are wanting the crust to be fully cooked, bake it for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Notes
Storing Information:
Store in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 7 days.
Store in the freezer, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 6 months.
3 Rules for Pie Crust:
Work with cold ingredients. Chunk your butter and measuring out your water and vodka (all in separate containers) and put them back in the refrigerator for thirty minutes to chill.
Do NOT skip chilling the crusts at any point in the process.
Handle the dough as little as possible when making the dough, rolling out the dough, or decorating your pie.
Nutrition
Calories: 1496kcal
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