Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie

[Jherrith]

Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie

Ingredients For the Pie Pastry:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
5 tablespoons shortening (cut into small pieces)
1/4 cup water (ice cold)
For the Filling:
1 pie shell, 9-inch, partially baked* or unbaked
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon bourbon
2 cups pecan halves or pieces, divided (toast, if desired - see tips, below)

Directions For the Pastry:
In a food processor, combine flours, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Sprinkle pieces of butter over the flour mixture, stir in lightly, then pulse about 6 times. Sprinkle shortening pieces over the mixture, stir in lightly, then pulse about 6 to 7 more times. Sprinkle with half of the water. Pulse 5 times. Sprinkle with remaining water; pulse about 6 times, until dough begins to clump.
Empty the large crumbs into a bowl. Pack and knead just 2 or 3 times.
Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Roll out on a floured surface to fit the pie pan.
Fold over and fit into the pan, cutting off the excess. Form a decorative edge around the plate. Before adding the filling, brush with a little of the beaten egg white, if desired.
Directions For the Filling:
Prepare homemade pastry (see the easy food processor pastry) or use the refrigerated dough. Shape into a flattened disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate to chill thoroughly. You may use a frozen crust as well.
Roll the chilled dough out into a 12-inch circle. Fit the dough into the pie plate and lightly prick all over the bottom with a fork. Refrigerate until you are ready to fill the pie shell. Alternatively, use a frozen deep-dish unbaked crust.
In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter with the brown sugar until creamy and light. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla, salt, corn syrup, and bourbon.

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Place the pie shell on a baking sheet—this will make it easier to move and will catch any spills.
Spread 1 cup of the pecans evenly over the bottom of the pie shell.
Pour the filling over the pecans. Sprinkle the remaining pecans over the filling.
Bake the pie for 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch the crust edge after 30 to 40 minutes or so. Place a pie shield or a homemade foil ring over the crust edge if it appears to be browning too much.

[Jherrith]

Well, now this sound entirely too tasty