foolproof double-crust pie dough-connie
The original recipe for this wonderful pie crust came from the America's Test Kitchen. The vodka is the secret. It makes a tender and easy to roll out pie dough. Great recipe for beginners or us old timers:) This dough is moister than most standard pie doughs and will require up to 1/4 cup of flour to roll out. Don't let the many steps stop you. The pie crust is really easy to make. Enjoy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 1/4 inch cubes and chilled (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces and chilled
- 1/4 cup vodka, chilled
- 1/4 cup ice water
How To Make foolproof double-crust pie dough-connie
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Step 1Process 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, sugar,m and salt together in a food processor until combined.
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Step 2Scatter butter and shortening over the top of flour mixture and continue to process until incorporated and the mixture begins to form uneven clumps with no remaining floury bits, about 15 seconds.,
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Step 3Scrape down the workbowl and redistribute the dough evenly around the processor blade.
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Step 4Sprinkle remaining 1 cup flour over the dough and pulse until the mixture has broken up into pieces and is evenly distributed distributed around the bowl, 4-6 pulses.
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Step 5Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.
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Step 6Sprinkle the vodka and water over the mixture.
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Step 7Stir and press the dough together, using a stiff rubber spatula, until the dough sticks together.
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Step 8Divide dough into 2 even pieces.
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Step 9Turn each piece of dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and flatten each into a 4 inch disc. Wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 10Before rolling the dough out, let it sit on the counter to soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
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Step 11To Make Ahead: The dough, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. If frozen, let the dough thaw completely on the counter before rolling out.
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Step 12The alcohol vaporizes in the oven:)
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Step 13Enjoy!
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#pies
Keyword:
#flour desserts vodka
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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