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fried pies

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Brenda Brown
Wiggins, MS

You've seen those little pies that come in a box(used in lunch boxes)Do youself a favor,make your own.I'm not much on sweets,but fresh is always better.And they freeze very well.

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For fried pies

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1 can
    pie filling,your choice ,may be the pudding style
  • sugar glaze,powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar

How To Make fried pies

  • 1
    Sift dry igredients into a bowl,then cut in shortening.
  • 2
    Add milk gradually,
  • 3
    Press into a ball.Roll out to 1/8 inch thick.
  • 4
    Cut into rounds or rectangles or squares,in size desired. When filled & folded over you will get half moons or squares or triangles.
  • 5
    Place 2 Tablespoons or so in center,moisten edges with water. Fold over and seal edges with tines of a fork.
  • 6
    Deep fry at 350* until golden brown.Drain on paper towel and glaze or dust with cinnamon or powdered sugar.
  • 7
    Cool well before storing in an air tight container in fridge.
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