This recipe for Vinegar Pie Crust is just like my classic recipe for an all-butter pie crust, except it includes a touch of vinegar.
When water interacts with flour, it prompts the formation of gluten (a network of proteins that strengthens dough, which is great for bread but not for pie crust). The acid in vinegar slightly slows gluten formation, which in turn, makes the dough easier to handle and keeps the finished crust flakey and tender.
If you’re new to pie making, this recipe for Vinegar Pie Crust is for you. While I’m hesitant to call any recipes “foolproof,” this is about as close as it gets. You can take a deep breath and feel confident that even if the butter gets a little warm, or even if the dough feels a little sticky, or even if your water isn’t ice cold, you’ll still end up with a deliciously tender, flakey, buttery pie crust.
So what are you waiting for? Bust out the vinegar! Let’s make some pies! Need a filling idea? I’ve got you covered: Coconut Cream, Chocolate Cream, Bourbon Pecan, Classic Pumpkin, Dutch Apple, Key Lime, Peach & Blueberry and more!
