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Double Berry-Almond Galette
"Here's a great baker's secret: Adding a splash of vodka to dough will give you a super-flaky crust, and the alcohol burns off while baking. We prefer to make this dough by hand; you can use a food processor, but the final result will yield a more crumbly, cookie-like texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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CRUST
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1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
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1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
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1/4 cup cold vegetable shortening, cubed
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3 tablespoons ice-cold water
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3 tablespoons vodka, chilled
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TOPPING
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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1 cup fresh blackberries
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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FILLING
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1/3 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 cups fresh blueberries
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2 cups fresh blackberries
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2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
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ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon sugar
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PARCHMENT PAPER
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Honey Sour Cream (optional)
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Garnish: torn mint leaves
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