gistfile1.txt

import salt.utils.dict

def __virtual__():
    """
    le_dict.__virtual__
    """
    return __virtualname__

def merge(dest, upd):
    """
    le_dict.merge
        Allows deep merging of dicts so you don't accidentally overwrite stuff
    """
    return dictupdate.update(dest, upd)
    

gistfile2.txt

{% import_yaml 'formula/lol/defaults.yml' as default_settings %}


{% 
  do default_settings.lol.update(
    salt['le_dict.merge'](default_settings.lol,flavor_map)
  )
%}