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What type of flour is used for pie crust?
All-purpose flour and pastry flour work best for making pie crusts due to their protein content (8-10%). For best results use one of these flours. Do not use cake flour or self rising flour for making pie crusts. Gluten-free flour options vary a great deal. Blends that are designed for a straight conversion will work best for a gluten-free option.
Why do people put vodka in pie crust?
Vodka is used in pie crust as it does not contribute to the formation of gluten. This creates a pie dough that is easy to roll out and re-roll if needed and still turn out perfectly soft and flaky. The alcohol quickly burns off during the baking process so there is no alcohol flavor left once the pie crust is done baking. Equal parts vodka to chilled water create the best result.
