Cook's Illustrated

Using Alcohol in Pie Dough

Published January 1, 2010. From Cook's Illustrated.

Our Foolproof Pie Crust recipe uses equal parts water and 80 proof vodka, yielding dough that is easy to roll out and bakes up flaky and tender. The key is the alcohol.

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