Best 4 Pie Crust With Vodka Christopher Kimball Recipes

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Indulge in the art of pie-making with our curated collection of pie crust recipes using vodka. Discover the secret to creating flaky, tender, and flavorful pie crusts that will elevate your baking game. From the classic vodka pie crust to variations like the gluten-free vodka pie crust and the vegan vodka pie crust, we have something for every baker. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Whether you're a seasoned pie maker or just starting out, these vodka pie crust recipes will guide you towards creating picture-perfect pies that will impress your family and friends.

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VODKA PIE DOUGH



Vodka Pie Dough image

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.

PIE CRUST WITH VODKA (CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL)



Pie Crust with Vodka (Christopher Kimball) image

This is a failproof pie crust due to the science of how the vodka works on the dough etc. They say that Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor - do not substitute. This dough will be moister and more supple than most standard pie doughs and will require more flour to roll out (up to 1/4 cup).

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 c all purpose flour (by weight 12 and 1/2 ounces)
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
12 Tbsp cold unsalted butter cut in 1/4 inch pats
1/2 c chilled shortening cut into 4 pieces
1/4 c cold vodka
1/4 c cold water

Steps:

  • 1. 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 homogeneous 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.
  • 2. 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.

FOOLPROOF PIE DOUGH



Foolproof Pie Dough image

Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor - do not substitute. This dough, which was developed by a test-kitchen team led by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt for "America's Test Kitchen," will be moister and more supple than most standard pie doughs and will require more flour to roll out (up to 1/4 cup).

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 pie crusts

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 (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup chilled solid 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 homogeneous 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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 909, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 446 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 5 grams

EASY VODKA PIE CRUST



Easy Vodka Pie Crust image

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality vodka. The better the vodka, the better the pie crust will be.
  • Freeze the vodka before using it. This will help to keep the pie crust flaky.
  • Use a food processor to make the pie crust. This will help to ensure that the ingredients are evenly mixed.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Chill the pie crust before baking it. This will help to prevent the pie crust from shrinking.
  • Bake the pie crust until it is golden brown. This will ensure that the pie crust is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Vodka pie crust is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. It is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips to make the best vodka pie crust possible.

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