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Vodka Pie Crust

Make the Best Pie Crust Ever

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Vodka Pie Crust

Mini-Scallop Pie Crust Crimp

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Want a really tender and flaky pie crust? Use vodka instead of water in your favorite recipe. Since it is alcohol, there is actually less water by volume than in, well, water itself. That means there is less water to toughen up the gluten in the flour.

See How to Make a Perfect Pie Crust.

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