- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 4 tablespoons shortening, chilled
- 5 tablespoons ice water
- Place flour in a bowl with the sugar and salt. Cut the butter and shortening into pieces, and cut into the flour until crumbly. Mix in vanilla. Add just enough water to form a ball: it should not be sticky. Knead quickly into a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- When ready to make pie, roll dough out as you would any crust. Do not let sit out, or handle excessively allowing to soften. Easiest to work with if firm.