Foolproof Pie Dough
Laura Hogan
Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor -- do not substitute. This dough will be moister and more supple than most standard pie doughs and will require more flour to roll out (up to 1/4 cup).
ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cold vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
- 1/4 cup cold vodka
- 1/4 cup cold water
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