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Crust: Cut the butter into chunks.
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Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
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Work the butter gently into the dry mixture with a fork until pieces the size of peas form.
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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.
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Sprinkle citrus juice over mixture.
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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.
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Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness.
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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.
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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.
