Best 4 Foolproof Pie Dough With Vodka Recipes

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Indulge in the art of pie-making with our foolproof pie dough recipe, a culinary masterpiece that guarantees flaky, tender, and flavorful results every time. Crafted with the unique addition of vodka, this dough offers an exceptional combination of texture and taste that will elevate your pies to new heights. Explore the versatility of this dough through three delectable recipes: a classic apple pie bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, a savory chicken pot pie brimming with hearty goodness, and a decadent chocolate cream pie that promises a symphony of rich, creamy indulgence. Get ready to impress your loved ones with these irresistible creations, all made possible with our extraordinary pie dough recipe.

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EASY VODKA PIE CRUST



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Easier to roll out than normal pie crust, but still with a flaky crust. It is VERY important that the ingredients be cold. This is what helps produce a flaky crust. This recipe is for an unsweetened pie crust. Just add sugar if you would like a sweetened crust.

Provided by LynJudd

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 414.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PERFECT PIE CRUST



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Try this recipe for Perfect Pie Crust from Food Network's Ina Garten.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 (10-inch) crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
6 to 8 tablespoons (about 1/2 cup) ice water

Steps:

  • Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan. Repeat with the top crust.

VODKA PIE DOUGH



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We use vodka in this pie dough to make it extra flaky and tender. (Don't worry, the booze cooks off and leaves no taste behind.)

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield dough for two 9-inch pies or 1 double-crust pie

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup vodka
3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water

Steps:

  • Pulse the flour, lard, sugar, salt and 4 tablespoons of the butter in a food processor until it has the consistency of a fine meal. Add the remaining 8 tablespoons butter, and pulse until you have pea-sized pieces. Sprinkle the vodka and water over the flour, and pulse until the dough just comes together. Evenly divide the dough between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, and gently pat each into a round. Wrap each round tightly and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour and up to overnight.

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.

Tips:

  • When making pie dough, vodka adds a little moisture and helps to keep the dough from becoming too tough by inhibiting the formation of gluten strands.
  • It is important to use very cold butter and vodka when making pie dough. This will help to keep the dough from becoming too warm and sticky.
  • Work the dough quickly and gently. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to make the dough easier to work with and will prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
  • When rolling out the dough, use a light touch and avoid overworking it. The dough should be rolled out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  • Transfer the dough to a pie plate and trim the edges. Fold the edges under and crimp them to seal the dough.
  • Bake the pie according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

This foolproof pie dough recipe with vodka is a great way to make delicious, flaky pies. The vodka adds a little moisture and helps to keep the dough from becoming too tough. By following these tips, you can make perfect pie dough every time.

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