Ingredients

For the pastry dough: 1 1/4 cups soft winter-wheat flour, such as White Lily brand, or cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold solid vegetable shortening 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 3 to 6 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional) 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup pecan halves, plus 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Description

The Pecan Tree Grows Wild In Many Areas Of The Temperate South. On Chilly Autumn Mornings, You Will Find Kids And Grown-ups Alike Scurrying In Their Yards, Bucket In Hand, Trying To Beat The Squirrels To This Prized Nut. Bourbon And Orange Zest Add Subtle

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