Perfect Butter and Shortening Crust

By mamacasma

This recipe includes both butter and shortening for taste and flakiness. Make sure butter pieces and shortening are very cold for best results.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup chilled shortening
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 Tbsp. white vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor, pulse together flour, salt and sugar. Add butter and shortening; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and some of the butter is the size of peas. (Alternately, combine in a bowl using a pastry blender or a fork.)

2. In a measuring cup, combine water and vinegar. While processor is running, drizzle in just enough water-vinegar mixture to form a dough (may be slightly dry, but should hold together when pressed between fingers).

3. Halve dough, wrap each piece in plastic wrap and press into disks. Refrigerate until ready to use or place wrapped dough in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 2 months.