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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Butter a 1-quart casserole dish or baking pan.
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Combine the sugar with 1 tablespoon of the flour, the berries and 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan.
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the remaining 2 cups of flour until small crumbles start to form.
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Slowly stir in the milk, adding just enough so a soft dough starts to form and isn't sticking to the sides of the bowl.
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Once formed, place the dough on a lightly floured cutting board and use your hands to pat it into a square.
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With a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/2 inch thick and then cut the dough into 2-inch-wide strips.
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Pour 1 cup of the blackberry mixture into the bottom of the buttered dish.
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Closely line half of the dough strips on top of the blackberry mixture.
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Bake for 12 minutes or until the dough starts to brown.
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Remove from the oven and pour the remaining berry mixture over the baked strips.
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Closely line another layer of dough strips on top and bake for another 12 minutes or until the dough has browned.
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Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
