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Combine all the filling ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Combine the flour, baking powder and pepper on a wooden or marble surface.
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Make a well in center of the flour mixture and break three eggs into it.
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Incorporate the eggs into the flour, then add the remaining eggs.
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Knead the dough until it is smooth.
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Cover loosely with a damp towel and set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
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To make pies: Cut dough in half and set one portion aside.
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Cut remaining half so that one part is slightly larger than the other.
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Roll out the larger portion into a circle that is less than 1/8-inch thick and large enough to fill and overlap the edges of a 9-inch pie plate.
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Avoid getting thin spots that may allow the filling to break through.
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Place the dough in the pie plate.
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Smooth half of the filling on top of it.
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Roll out the smaller dough portion and place it on top.
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Trim the excess dough, leaving enough to seal and crimp the edges.
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Repeat with remaining dough and filling to make the second pie.
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Brush the tops of the pies with a little water.
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Cut slits in the tops.
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Bake pies for about 50 minutes in the center of the oven, until the tops are brown.
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Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Pies may be served at room temperature or refrigerated and served the next day.
