Oh my, it's pie. I've successfully made two pies in the last few months. To be more accurate I've successfully made two pie crusts in the last few months. Huzzah!
What is the secret? Well, I have to tell you it's vodka. Yep that's right, booze. According to Cook's Illustrated Magazine, the vodka adds moisture and flavor but then evaporates while baking and results in a flaky crust. I love it! I used a ginger vodka just for an extra punch. So far it has worked like a charm.
Another pie epiphany was tapioca powder. Its my new pie filling friend. No more soupy pie crust. Here is a great recipe from my Food Network crush Alton Brown. (I heart him.)
Let's see, I got some fun leaf shaped pie crust cutters from Williams Sonoma as well. They are basically fancy cookie cutters with an embossing function for extra cuteness. I just can't ignore the siren's call of baking gear. Now I will longingly wait for early summer fruit season to come my way. Strawberry rhubarb pie anyone?
AND... my amazing friend Cindy got me some pie birds for Christmas. Yeeeee! I haven't gotten a chance to use them yet, but once I do i will be sure to post about it.
