Originally Posted by
Garden Gnome
Have you ever heard of using vodka instead of water? It is supposed to make the crust very tender and flaky.
Crisco is hard to beat, but I don't use it anymore; butter for me. More difficult to work with, though. My pie crusts usually end up looking "rustic" lol.
There is an organic shortening that is very much like Crisco. I have been toying with the idea of using lard, but it sounds so gross.