VODKA PIE DOUGH

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Categories Dessert

Yield 2 9" crusts

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 c. AP flour
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 stick cold butter, cut in 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut in 4 pieces
1/4 cup cold vodka
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Process 1 1/2 cups flour, salt, and sugar in processor until combined, about 2 1-second pulses. Add butter and shortening and process until homogenous dough just starts to collect in uneven clumps, about 15 seconds (dough will resemble cottage cheese). Scrape bowl with rubber spatula and redistribute dough evenly around processor blade. Add remaining cup flour and pulse until mixture is evenly distributed around bowl and mass of dough has been broken up, 4 to 6 quick pulses. Empty into a bowl. Sprinkle vodka and water over mixture. With rubber spatula, use folding motion to mix, pressing down on dough until dough is slightly tacky and sticks together. Divide dough into two even balls and flatten each into 4 inch disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refigerate at least 45 minutes or up to 2 days.