Blueberry Turnovers

Directions

1. 1
   Mix butter, 1/2 cup of the sugar, salt, egg yolks, flour and milk together until well blended and a soft dough is formed, then chill for 1 hour.
2. 2
   Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out 5 to 6 inch rounds.
3. 3
   Mix the blueberries with the brown sugar, tapioca and orange rind and spoon on the rounds.
4. 4
   Moisten edges of each round with water.
5. 5
   Fold dough over filling and press together.
6. 6
   Prick top with a fork and place turnovers on a greased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Beat the egg whites until foamy, then beat in 1/3 cup sugar gradually.
8. 8
   Brush mixture on top of turnovers.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated 400° oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until turnovers are lightly browned.
10. 10
    Yields 12 turnovers.