2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup vodka
3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.