2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup chilled vodka
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)