sweet potato pies

4 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Jul 20, 2018

I love to make a bunch of these at once and then freeze them. To reheat frozen pies, place in preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.

prep time
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method Bake
yield 25 pies

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • FILLING:
  • 3 cups smashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (5oz) evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg

How To Make sweet potato pies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs.
  • Step 2
    Combine eggs and milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill for several hours.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients; stir until smooth.
  • Step 4
    Divide dough into 25 portions.
  • Step 5
    On floured surface, roll each portion into a 5" circle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
  • Step 6
    Preheat oven to 375*. Bake pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 15-20 minutes or until brown.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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