Fried Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until it is the consistency of small peas. Sprinkle with ice water, blending with fork.
3. 3
   It may require more or less water.
4. 4
   Divide dough into small pieces; roll each on floured board.
5. 5
   Lay 5-inch saucer on dough and cut around it. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling on the dough; fold over so filling is evenly distributed.
6. 6
   Press edges gently with fork, but do not puncture dough.
7. 7
   Put about 2 inches of oil or shortening in large skillet.
8. 8
   Heat to 365°.
9. 9
   Cook 1 or 2 pieces at a time. Brown on one side, then turn and brown the other.
10. 10
    Drain.
11. 11
    Yields 11 or 12 pies.