Fried Pies

Name: Fried Pies
Ingredients: 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 Tbsp. solid shortening (Crisco); 1 egg yolk; 4 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. cold milk; fruit filling of your choice (apple, peach or cherry)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
2 Tbsp. solid shortening (Crisco)
1 egg yolk
4 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cold milk
fruit filling of your choice (apple, peach or cherry)

Directions

1

Sift salt and baking powder with sifted and measured flour. Blend in shortening.
2

Combine egg yolk, sugar and milk; stir into flour mixture.
3

Roll out on a floured board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into circles 4 or 5 inches in diameter.
4

Spread a small amount of fruit filling on half of each round.
5

Fold the other half of crust over filling.
6

Seal edges with fork dipped in flour. Fry in deep fat at 360° until browned.
7

Drain on absorbent paper; sprinkle with powdered sugar.