Note: I call this recipe a "modern" pie crust recipe not just as a nod to the inclusion of the vodka, but also because a food processor is used vs. a pastry cutter or fork!

3 cups "Better for Bread" Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup Vegetable Shortening
2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1/4 cup Cold Water
1/4 cup Vodka

Add flour and salt to a food processor and blend lightly to incorporate the salt. Place food processor in 'dough' mode and slowly add the vegetable shortening and butter in 2 Tbsp increments. Then pour in the cold water and vodka while the machine is still processing. After the food processor has blended the dough, pour all dough out onto a board and roll all into a ball. Using a stainless steel scraper/cutter, cut the dough into two even sections. Tear off two large pieces of waxed paper. Roll one half of the dough into a ball, place in the middle of the wax paper, fold up wax paper on all sides and flatten dough into a round disc to about 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch thick. Repeat process with the second half. Place both discs in the refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. (< --- Do not skip this step!)

After 30 minutes, put dough on floured surface and using a rolling pin, roll the dough for a pie pan.

(Hint: I roll the dough on the wax paper I've just unwrapped it from with some flour on it. It makes it easier to transfer the rolled dough into a pie pan.)

Follow remaining directions for your pie!