Bubbly Or Gather Pies

Directions

1. 1
   Crust: Cut the butter into chunks.
2. 2
   Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. 3
   Work the butter gently into the dry mixture with a fork until pieces the size of peas form.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the water over and work it in.
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   (Do not overwork the dough.) Form the dough into a ball.
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   Filling: Gently toss berries with sweetening and klah bark in a large bowl.
7. 7
   Sprinkle citrus juice over mixture.
8. 8
   Spoon berries into crust and dot with butter.
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   For twelve gather pies: 1 crust recipe, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 filling recipe.
10. 10
    Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness.
11. 11
    Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out 24 circles.
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    Lay out 12 on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
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    Divide filling among circles, spooning approximately 2-3 tablespoons into the center of each, leaving a 1/4 inch border.
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    Brush the border with egg.
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    Lay the second circle on top of each pie, and press edges together with a fork all teh way around.
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    (Stretch the top crust gently to fit if necessary.) If desired, mix together 1/4 cup water with 1 1/2 tbsp sweetening; brush top of each pie with mixture for a sugary glaze.
17. 17
    Witha knife, cut three or four short slits in the top of each pie.
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    Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden.
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    Slide gently off cookie sheet with spatula.