<human>: Goal: how to keep a pie crust from becoming gummy?

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- swap out some of the water, for vodka. As it evaporates, it tightens the molecules.
- Add a few tablespoons of meringue powder, and use baking soda in place of half the flour.
<bot>: swap out some of the water, for vodka. As it evaporates, it tightens the molecules.