Buttermilk Pecan Pie with Raisins | America's Test Kitchen

Name: Buttermilk Pecan Pie with Raisins | America's Test Kitchen
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour , plus extra for dough and rolling surface; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter , chilled, cut into 1/4 -inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening , frozen, cut into small pieces; 1 large egg white , chilled, thoroughly mixed with ice water (about 2 tablespoons) to equal 1/4 cup; 1 large egg yolk , beaten with 1/8 teaspoon water; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup whole pecans (2 ounces/57 grams), toasted and chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup raisins , chopped fine

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After patiently scouring dozens of recipes, we finally create a pie with silky smooth texture, rich pralinelike flavor, and a crisp crust.

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Desserts or Baked Goods
Dessert Pies
Holiday
Vegetarian
Thanksgiving

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour , plus extra for dough and rolling surface
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , chilled, cut into 1/4 -inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening , frozen, cut into small pieces
1 large egg white , chilled, thoroughly mixed with ice water (about 2 tablespoons) to equal 1/4 cup
1 large egg yolk , beaten with 1/8 teaspoon water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup whole pecans (2 ounces/57 grams), toasted and chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup raisins , chopped fine