Extra Flakey Vodka Pie Crust Recipe | Try it with me! 🤩

[@georgedixon9863]

awesome video - I've used Vodka for years, your recipe just subbing vodka cold over ice (probably ends up half or two-thirds vodka as the ice melts) instead of water and I get constant compliments about the crusts. I use your by hand method in a bowl I learned from your recipe, used to use my food processor but hand gives me more control. I wash my hands with cold water prior, which helps me cool down my hands and keep the butter cool. You and your instructions ROCK

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! Wow, thanks! This is such great info! I’m so glad to hear you’re having success with my recipe as well! I’ll pin your comment so it stays at the top and other viewers can use your tips. Thanks again 😊, Marie

[@CindyWal]

I've been doing this for years. Works great! I l learned this from America's Test Kitchen.

[@marykaras2353]

I agree, Marie ROCKS! ❤️

[@lennybuttz2162]

Ever since I saw it on Cook's Country 15 some years ago I've been doing this. It's incredible! My pie crusts are incredible. A little vodka added to your pancake batter makes your pancakes puff up and get kind of high but they're not heavy or doughy. Sometimes I use brandy instead because I like that flavor and nobody can figure out what it is. I never use a food processor because my dough gets tough. I use a fork or pastry blender.

[@danielwebster2166]

My mom passed years ago but watching you in the kitchen always brings back so many good holiday memories. You are awesome.

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I’m so sorry for your loss. My mom passed away three years ago and I miss her so much. I’m happy to hear that my videos bring back good memories. Take care of yourself this week, Marie

[@davidshirk2024]

OK! I just watched you instant pot risotto tape. Now I'll get some arborio rice. Now, I did try a vodka crust in the past, and for me, it didn't turn out much different. But, after watching this, I'll need to try again! May I just say, I've never seen your videos before, but you are a delight to watch! I'll be back.

[@cindycampbell4994]

Pie looks amazing!!

[@marieskitchen]

Hi Cindy! Thanks! It was really tasty! Thanks for watching ❤️, Marie

[@roszcutler9724]

I want to try this! Thank you so much. I love your videos!!!

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you love the recipe. Stay tuned! ❤️, Marie

[@Esperanza218]

i love flakey flakey pie crust, the crust actually my favorite part of pie. im going to make this pie crust for sure. thank you

[@marykaras2353]

Looks like vodka owned up to its reputation! My next pie crust will be with vodka for sure! ❤️.❤️Thank you for the demonstration Marie!

[@beckylopez4211]

Wow! Your reaction said it all. ❤❤❤

[@carolync4862]

I have heard of using vodka in the pie crust but never tried it. I will be trying it this week in my pies. That crust looks so flaky.

[@marydoughten1151]

Can’t wait to try making one with vodka! Did you ever hear of crust dust? It’s 1:1 ratio of flour & granulated sugar to sprinkle on bottom of crust before you add fruit filling to prevent soggy bottom. They say to use 1-2 teaspoons. I saw it recently on another website. I plan to try that as well when I make my apple pie this Thanksgiving.

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! I have heard of sprinkling flour or sugar in the bottom but haven’t tried it! That a great idea for another video - thanks! Hugs, Marie

[@Bougie92]

Yes, I do that all the time when using fruit. Works great!

[@pamelapreston8421]

Wonderful video, love your step by step instructions and your sweet manner, very helpful! ❤

[@debraflowers5905]

I've heard of using vodka in crust and I think I am going to have to try. Thank you!

[@eurekamarijka]

Yep, one of my mom’s friends shared a pie crust with vodka recipe with her in the late 70s and we both have used it for every pie in all the years since! It’s just like the vinegar trick everyone had used in our family since at least my great grandma, but vodka instead. No one in our family ever drank, so it was esp funny that mom felt the need to explain away the vodka in her pantry any time we had a visitor! 😂

[@marieskitchen]

Oh that’s too funny! Explaining away the vodka ☺️ Good to know you’ve been using that method for a while and stand by by it! Thanks for watching ❤️, Marie

[@mariI52023]

Thank you I will definitely try this!

[@Rose-yk5pb]

Can’t wait to try ❤❤❤

[@KatWrangler]

I used a different recipe with vodka. Loved it! This was the crust for pumpkin pie.

[@DianeSPerfetto]

I have always made it with vodka , for years, good going Maria

[@marieskitchen]

Hi Diane! Good to know, thanks! I think I’ll use vodka in my crusts this week. Big hugs, Marie

[@candiceparker8272]

I will definitely be trying the vodka.

[@DistinctivelyStylish]

I'm excited to try the Vodka again this year. Thanks so much for your suggestion it really helped my crust be so perfect 😊 Love your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@DeborahCook-c4n]

Used vodka for the first time this year at thanksgiving. I liked it..for the first time my crust was round when rolled out. It was softer to work with and I really liked that. I did 1/2 butter and 1/2 crisco, but I think the next time I’ll do all butter. It also cooked up really nice and had great flavor.

[@S17239]

This awesome.. I'm going to try it this week. I've used the other recipe for years.

[@septemberpalmer9396]

Wow! Thank you! I can’t wait to try it . I’m going to use it for my leftovers pie the day after Thanksgiving. I’ll make this crust doubled, today.Then freeze till Friday ! I’ll send a pic of what’s sure to be a masterpiece. Thanks to your recipe and tips!

[@margaux6339]

I’m going to try your coconut cream pie next ❤

[@rachelburgener819]

I will be trying this👏👏👏 Thank you for this awesome video and your viewers statements as well🥰 ❤️😀

[@marieskitchen]

Hi Rachel! Thanks for watching! Can’t wait for you to try it! ❤️, Marie

[@barbarahoffman8843]

God Bless You and Thank You!

[@marieskitchen]

Hi Barbara! You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed the video 😊, Marie

[@christinerepoff4808]

You are a master pie maker. I will have to try this.

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! You’re too kind! Always learning something new about pie making! Thanks for watching and so glad you're going to give it a try! 😊, Marie

[@lennybuttz2162]

That is a beautiful pie crust.

[@Tom-eq7qr]

Yes and I think I'll try it out this week for pumpkin pies.

[@kathleenstoin671]

That's a great idea with the aluminum pie plate! I've also had issues with pie weights. I'm going to try this!

[@mariasoteloobregon4587]

Making this pie crust tonight! Thank You.😍

[@maryrakas4901]

That is truly amazing. Never heard of this method before, but I will try it for sure

[@winnelson1135]

I use the aluminum pie crust top as well!

[@geneard639]

After Hurricane Camille, the town water was shut down for a while and my Granny and Great Aunt had a bunch of Peach Trees ready to drop. My Great Uncle as well as they wanted a Peach Pie. They daren't use boiled dirty water for a pie crust so....that is how they started one of their great cooking experiments. They had an open bottle of wine, so they used that. After that, rum, rye, and even vodka. Some worked with Savory dishes like Chicken Pot Pie (Whisky), some worked with only one thing like Pizza (beer), but the sweet fruit wines made great pie crusts for fruit pies. Only thing for that was you blind baked the sweet fruit wine crust and cooked off the filling separately. One time they melted some chocolate and used that to paint the inside of a cool crust and let that set in the fridge, and then put in some fresh strawberry & gelatin concoction mixed with a cup of 7-UP....and I still dream about that. I got no idea how they did it but they did it like master chefs at a 5 Star Michelin Restaurant, a layer of whipped cream and ...yeah, I'll be pondering how they did that again today.

[@MarieTOWNSEND]

I made several pie crusts last Sun. (frozen) ready for baking, but I'm going to have to try this one as i need just one more. I'll let you know how it turns out.. Also many years ago at least 50 or so my neighbor gave a recipe that uses crisco and baking powder. The crust was very good and flaky. I just don't know about using crico anymore.

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I’m excited to hear how this crust compares. Yes, I love to use a little baking powder in my crust and I can imagine the shortening makes it even flakier! Thanks for the input - I always love to hear about pie tips and techniques. Hugs, Marie

[@brendajackson294]

Looks great! I will try it. Chocolate Méringue pie.

[@margaux6339]

Hello, I tried your dinner rolls and loved it. It was my first time baking dinner rolls and was so excited when they came out perfectly cooked and soft ❤

[@kvcaps]

Who knew, vodka. Well I actually going to make a pumpkin pie using your recipe for a pie crust. I might have to add the vodka. Could you please remind me how far in advance I can put the dough in the frig. So if I put together the crust on Sunday will it be okay if I use it on Wednesday or Thursday?

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! If you make the crust today, you can refrigerate for 2 days. My preference is to roll out the crust today and fit it into the pie plate. Then wrap that in plastic and freeze the entire plate with crust until you’re ready to use it. Then just pull it out of the freezer, add pumpkin filling and bake. No need to thaw the crust. Just let it sit on the counter for 10 mins while the oven preheats. Hope that helps! ❤️, Marie

[@marieskitchen]

Also, it will be okay if you prefer to leave in the fridge 3 days, it will be fine but it will start to turn gray as it oxidizes. This will not change the flavor and the color will be brown as usual after baked.

[@kvcaps]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@kathleenstoin671]

You can also freeze it. I've had good results with doing that. Just remember to thaw it out before you want to use it!

[@MrsIda]

I like your Mama Bear oven mitts.

[@Margo5050]

Yum

[@doloresmapili5899]

Thank You

[@marieskitchen]

Hi Dolores! Thanks so much for watching! 😊, Marie

[@pamelajacobs7594]

Thank you for this recipe! I’ve heard of using Vodka but didn’t know how much…..I’m making pies for Thanksgiving, I’ll definitely try this ❤ Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family!

[@Cindy-hx7zp]

I tried this recently and didn’t really see a big difference. I’m going to try it with your all butter recipe. Great video.

[@kathleenstoin671]

In my opinion, the vodka enables you to use a bit more liquid for the dough without worrying about gluten development. The extra liquid helps in rolling out the dough, so it cracks less.

[@d.g.2896]

it seems to work. Just a bit of white vinegar works also. you can't taste it

[@georgedixon9863]

personally I can taste the vinegar - perhaps I'm sensitive to the taste? I cannot taste the vodka at all.

[@Robin7-26]

I have been putting a couple of teaspoons of white vinegar in my pie crust for a long time. I’ve used vodka before and it turned out nice but I don’t usually have vodka in my house and I always have white vinegar.😊

[@marieskitchen]

Thanks for sharing! I’ll try vinegar next! I’ve used it a few times times and I thought I could taste it in the finished crust. So many people like it though - will have to try again! Thanks, Marie

[@marieskitchen]

Ditto for me! I’m going to try it again though - see how it goes.

[@Robin7-26]

@@marieskitchen I saw someone else use it and they said you could use either 2 teaspoons of vinegar or 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and it would do the same thing. (that was for two crusts so 1 teaspoon I would think if you’re only making one crust)

[@darrenecollins5985]

I have heard that a bit of vinegar will work as well

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes, I’ll have to do vinegar next. Stay tuned 😊, Marie

[@jeanb.7963]

Marie, thank you for another great video. For years I’ve been wondering about using vodka to make piecrust. Also I’m curious as to why you did not prick holes in the dough before you put it in the oven the first time. Also, in some recipes, they suggest baking a pie in the “lower third“ of the oven, can you clarify what part of the oven is the lower third? Thank you.

[@dianer.9203]

I’ll have to give this a try. I’ve been on a fruit pie kick and it’s time to crank out a cherry pie and apple pie. My crust is like yours except I use half lard, half butter. I also sub 2T cornstarch for flour for a single crust. . My YiaYai taught me this recipe, super flaky and tasty. Been making it for 55 years.

[@Bougie92]

Yes, adding lard gives a nice consistency and taste. Must try the corn starch trick.

[@dianer.9203]

@ Many times I use only lard. The lard plus cornstarch in the flour mix will result in a really flaky crust. I hope it works for you. 🙏

[@sailorgirl2017]

Vodka belongs in the freezer...lol...always! Haha! Thanks for putting the weight for salt!! Yay!

[@marieskitchen]

Haha! You are so right! 😊 I should have poured myself a cocktail … that would definitely make pie making a little easier 😅 Thanks for watching! Hugs, Marie

[@sailorgirl2017]

@@marieskitchen LOL...Cheers. Thanks for the great videos ❤

[@joncraw29]

Hi Marie. Thank you for another wonderful video. If using this recipe for pumpkin pie, would you prefer-bake it prior to putting in the filling?

[@guchieskitchen]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@stevenmacintyre5912]

Light bulb moment 💡. If you're ever looking for another side hustle, you can make homemade pie dough kits and put links to your KZbin channel on the packaging. *Taps noggin all smart like*

[@marieskitchen]

Good idea! And yes, I’m always looking for a side hustle lol. Free video content and an ad free website aren’t the best business plans 😅 I’ve thought a few times about a “pie kit” that includes all my favorite tools and supplies. But I don’t want to be involved in actually shipping - been there done that! Anyway, it’s fun to think about ways to grow. I’ll get there someday. Thanks for watching and for your support! I appreciate 😊

[@kensafranek2306]

If you run out of vodka, apple cider vinegar also works,,Happy Thanksgiving

[@callonthenameofjesus1459]

Can you just put a smaller empty pie plate to weigh it down?

[@marieskitchen]

Sure! You’re welcome to try it!

[@callonthenameofjesus1459]

@@marieskitchen the pie crust turned out great! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I went ahead and used some beans to weigh it down. The pie plate didn’t fit right.

[@guypehaim1080]

Pricking your crust with a fork is called docking.

[@MarkLile-e9m]

I always preferred to use moonshine. But it’s still alcohol abuse

[@ItsMefromSnuffys]

Why can’t you use Vodka only, no water?..

[@robertpitts2882]

I can't remember ever seeing you actually put a pie crust in the oven. I can't remember you telling us what rack in the oven you put your crust on when you are par baking or blind baking. I've watched lots of videos on these 2 subjects and some people use the very bottom rack some leave it just in the bottom third. Some people use 375 some people use 425 and all those things come into play as to how much time you have to leave it in there. Would appreciate you letting us know which rack you use for the par and blind baking

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

You really don't develop gluten making crust in a food processor, you're hardly working the dough, you could roll it out right away... I think the food processor method has more to do with the finished dough then vodka.

[@marieskitchen]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback! Always love to hear from viewers. Stay tuned, Marie

[@kathleenstoin671]

It's not the mixing in the food processor that's the important aspect of making the dough without developing gluten, it's the liquid ratio to the other ingredients. Adding more water makes it easier to handle and roll out the dough, but that makes it more likely that you would be developing gluten. The vodka doesn't develop gluten, so it enables you to add a bit more liquid without developing gluten as you handle it and roll it out. A softer dough is easier to roll out, in my experience, so it just makes the whole process easier.

[@mimigrabner4486]

This is the first time I have ever heard of this. Is this safe for children???

[@kathleenstoin671]

Yes, the alcohol bakes off.

[@brendawood6712]

That is too dry