INGREDIENTS
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For the crust:
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2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)
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1 teaspoon table salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1/2 cup chilled lard or solid vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
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1/4 cup vodka, cold
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1/4 cup cold water
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For the filling:
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5 cups of pitted ripe bing cherries (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
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3/4 cup (5.25 ounces) sugar
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3 to 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch or instant tapioca
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pices