Fried Pies

Directions

1. 1
   Cut Crisco into flour; add sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Mix together egg and evaporated milk; add to flour mixture and mix well.
3. 3
   Chill in refrigerator overnight, if possible, before rolling out.
4. 4
   If you don't want to make this many pies at one time, you may shape into balls and roll each in a circle onto a square of waxed paper. Stack them with a section of wax paper between each circle and then freeze in tight container.
5. 5
   As you want to serve up a few fresh hot fried pies, remove as many circles as you like and allow to thaw on its own wax paper.
6. 6
   Put your fruit on 1/2 of the circle and fold over.
7. 7
   Be sure the crust is thawed before attempting to fold or you will break it.
8. 8
   Seal the edges and deep fry in hot oil.
9. 9
   This is important.
10. 10
    Turn only once and drain on paper towels.