Apricot Pastries

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, sugar and salt together. Cut in 1 cup shortening. Scald milk. Cool to lukewarm. Add the yeast and let soften. Add the slightly beaten egg and vanilla.
2. 2
   Add to flour mixture.
3. 3
   Mix well. Divide dough in 4 parts.
4. 4
   On a board dusted with confectioners sugar, roll out in 10-inch square. With pie crust crimper, cut each square into 16 (2 1/2-inch) squares.
5. 5
   Place a heaping teaspoonful of apricot filling in center.
6. 6
   Bring opposite corners together.
7. 7
   Place 2-inches apart on greased sheet.
8. 8
   Let stand 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350°. Remove immediately from sheet. Roll in sugar.