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Just realized my grandma's 'secret' to perfect pie crust was actually the right one
I always thought her trick of using a tablespoon of vinegar in the dough was just an old wives' tale, but after my crusts kept turning out tough, I tried it last Thanksgiving and it was flaky and perfect. She told me it 'relaxes the gluten' and I guess she was right all along. Has anyone else had a family cooking tip they doubted that actually worked?
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noranguyen4d ago
Oh man, I was the same way with my mom's "add a pinch of sugar to your tomato sauce" trick. I thought she was just making it up to be cute, like a little kitchen superstition. Turns out it actually cuts the acidity and makes it taste way better. I felt so dumb for arguing with her about it for years.
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