Foolproof Pie Dough for a Single-Crust Pie

Name: Foolproof Pie Dough for a Single-Crust Pie
Yield: For one 9-inch Single-Crust Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups, unbleached all-purpose flour (6 1/4 ounces/177 grams), divided; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 1 tablespoon, sugar; 6 tablespoons, cold unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 cup, chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 2 pieces; 2 tablespoons, vodka, cold; 2 tablespoons, cold water

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2007

We wanted a recipe that is tender, flavorful, and—most important—consistent.

SERVES For one 9-inch Single-Crust Pie

TIME 55 minutes, plus 45 minutes chilling

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