Vodka Pie Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Pulse the flour, lard, sugar, salt and 4 tablespoons of the butter in a food processor until it has the consistency of a fine meal.
2. 2
   Add the remaining 8 tablespoons butter, and pulse until you have pea-sized pieces.
3. 3
   Sprinkle the vodka and water over the flour, and pulse until the dough just comes together.
4. 4
   Evenly divide the dough between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, and gently pat each into a round.
5. 5
   Wrap each round tightly and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour and up to overnight.
6. 6
   (The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.)