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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup chilled butter, cubed
- ½ cup chilled shortening, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 3-4 tbsp ice-cold water
- Blueberry-Basil Filling:
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp finely minced fresh basil
- 2 tsp lime juice
- ½ tsp lime zest
- Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- Demerara sugar (optional)
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