Recipes

[QVCkitty1]

I make a good pie crust , if I do say so, however, not being able to leave well enough alone, I did some googling this morning. Have any of you made the crust with the vodka added ?  It's all butter for the fat, which is fine, but it calls for vodka and a bit of sugar. Does the addition of vodka make a real difference ? I might try it. TIA. 🥧

[cuddles]

Might depend on whether the vodka is for you or the for the pie crust.

[Mellyg]

I haven't personally tried it, but have been wanting to. I've heard that vodka is a foolproof secret for perfect crust! 

@cuddles , it's a little for the pie, a little more for the baker, right?!?

[Shepherd]

Yes, a couple of times.

FYI.........

What does adding vodka to pie crust do?

By using vodka instead of water, you can add more liquid to your dough, making it easier to roll, while still limiting the gluten development that can threaten to turn your tender dough tough.

You can't taste vodka in the pie dough. I've also used vinegar which Martha Stewart & King Arthur have recipes for. But, usually don't use it. Keep my fingers crossed my dough will roll out easily without.

[QVCkitty1]

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@cuddles wrote:

Might depend on whether the vodka is for you or the for the pie crust.

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@cuddles , You're funny !  😻

[deepwaterdotter]

My SIL makes a crust that includes vodka as an ingredient, but it also callls for 3 parts butter and 1 part shortening.  I've never made it, but find it tasty as used in her apple pie.  I'm not a drinker, but cannot discern the taste of the vodka in the crust.

[Travone]

@QVCkitty1   I'd be happy to come over and taste test your ingredients for you. 

[QVCkitty1]

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@Travone wrote:

@QVCkitty1   I'd be happy to come over and taste test your ingredients for you. 

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@Travone , You are a giver, I can tell . 😻

[QVCkitty1]

Well I did it, and the dough now it's resting in the fridge. The real test is roll out time. 🤞

[Carmie]

I make pies often and occasionally try a different crust recipe.  I did use a vodka once.  

The crust was good, but not any different with or without the vodka.  My family prefers an all butter pie crust, so I make those.

Last week, I tried a crust with powdered buttermilk added.  It was a little bit difficult to work with...a whole lot of elasticity.  My DH said the flavor was excellent and it didn't get real brown.  I used cinnamon sugar on the leaves.