Pastry recipe for fried
pies.
Fried
Pie Crust
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
- In a mixing bowl, combine
shortening, flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix in buttermilk.
- On a lightly foured surface,
roll out dough to a thickness of 1/8-inch. Cut dough into 2 1/2-inch
rounds or squares. Using a canape filling of your choice, place
a teaspoon in the center of each round. Fold the dough over into
crescents being sure to seal the pastries very firmly so that
none of the filling escapes.
- Heat fat in a deep fryer
to 365°F (185°C). Fry until crust is golden brown.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
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