Pie Crust

Name: Pie Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: all purpose flour; cold vodka; cold water; sugar; salt; butter

30 mins prepServes 8

This versatile pie crust recipe is perfect for both sweet and savory dishes like pies and quiches. The addition of vodka makes the dough beautifully flaky, as it evaporates during baking. The recipe yields two crusts and is straightforward, whether made by hand or using a food processor.

8 servings

What you need

10 oz butter

2 ½ cup all purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1: Combine all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

2: Add cubes of cold butter, massaging it into the flour until flaky (or pulse in a food processor).

3: Slowly add cold vodka and then cold water just until the dough starts to stick together.

4: Divide the dough, press together, and wrap in plastic wrap.

5: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes if using the same day.

6: Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the dish.

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