Fried Pies
Fried Pies
1-1/2 cups flour
1-/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1/4-1/3 cups milk
1/2 cup cherry pie filling
OR 1 can blueberry pie filling
OR 1 can lemon pie filling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Butter flavored shortening, for frying
1. In medium mixing bowl combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in Butter Flavor Crisco to form coarse crumbs.
2.Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with fork until particles are moistened and cling together. Form dough into ball.
3. Divide in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Cut into 4-inch circles. Place 2 teaspoons filling in center of each circle; fold in half. Seal edges by pressing with fines of fork.
4.Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Set aside.
5. In deep fat fryer or deep skillet heat 1 inch Butter Flavor Crisco to 350ºF. Fry a few at a time until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Dredge in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm.
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