Fried Pies

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • dash of salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir together ingredients.
  2. 2
    When mixture is a firm ball of dough, put on floured board and knead down several times.
  3. 3
    Use floured rolling pin, pinch off pieces and roll to 1/8-inch thickness.
  4. 4
    Cut circles with a saucer.
  5. 5
    Place 2 tablespoons of cooked dried apples, or other fruits on half of circle.
  6. 6
    Season well with sugar and nutmeg.
  7. 7
    Fold half of dough and press edges together with a fork, dipped in ice water.
  8. 8
    The pies may be finished by deep frying, pan frying or brush with butter and baked in oven.
  9. 9
    Old time favorites are apples, apricots or any fresh fruit for filling.
  10. 10
    Try them some Sunday evening.

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