Traditional Fried Pie Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening (suggested to cut in half then add in the other half because it makes the pastry both tender and flaky)until it resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Mix water and vinegar together,set aside.
4. 4
   Add in water mixture, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. 5
   Add a little more water if dough seems too dry; shape dough into a ball and chill at least 1 hour, until ready to use.
6. 6
   Preferred filling Our Family's Fried Pies.
7. 7
   Roll out a ball of pastry about the size of a golf ball.
8. 8
   Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit filling on 1/2 of pastry circle leaving about a half inch edge.
9. 9
   Fold over and seal with a fork.
10. 10
    ***Pies may be frozen at this point.
11. 11
    Fry frozen or thawed pies in a skillet of hot oil(preferred Crisco at 375 degrees in cast iron skillet) until golden brown.
12. 12
    Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
13. 13
    Can be eaten as is (preferred)or sprinkle with powdered sugar, lightly.
14. 14
    Enjoy! ;).