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Sift the flour, sugar and salt together in a large bowl and hollow out the center.
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Pour the yeast that has been dissolved in the hot water into the hollow.
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Add in the melted shortening and mix well together.
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Knead lightly on a floured board till the dough is smooth and elastic.
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Then place in a greased bowl, cover with a sheet of waxed paper and set to rise at room temperature about 3 hrs.
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Oil your hands and the board with salad oil and divide the dough into 24 small workable portions.
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Press out with the hands and then roll with rolling pin till each piece is about 4 inches in diameter.
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Drop large Tbsp.
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of filling (recipe follows) onto each piece of dough, then draw up the edges around the filling and make into a ball.
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Press the edges together and turn so the seams are underneath.
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Let rise till doubled.
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These can be baked or possibly fried or possibly steamed on a rack.
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However you choose to cook them, they are delicious.
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Bake at 400 degrees 20 min or possibly fry in a deep fat at 375 degrees or possibly steam over boiling water for 30 min.
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SWEET FILLING: 1 package pitted dates 1/3 c. pecans or possibly almonds 1/3 c. orange marmalade Rind of 1 lemon grated
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MEAT FILLING: 1/2 lb lean grnd beef or possibly pork 1/4 lb minced mushroom stems (Stuff caps later) 2 large ribs celery chopped salt and pepper to taste
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MAKE YOUR OWN: Try making your own fillings using these approximate proportions, with bits of meat and vegetables you have on hand.
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Prunes, apricots and raisins for the sweet ones.
