Tammy's Fried Pie Pastry

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   Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.

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   Cut in shortening (suggested to cut in half then add in the other half because it makes the pastry both tender and flaky) until it resembles coarse meal.

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   Add in water, stirring with a fork until mixture is moistened.

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   Adjust water as needed, noting that this crust should be more dry than pie crust since it will be fried; form dough into a ball and chill 1 hour, until ready to use(Usually made with Our Family Fried Pies.Recipe #214574).

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   Roll out a ball of pastry about the size of a golf ball.

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   Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit filling on 1/2 of pastry circle leaving about a half inch edge.

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   Fold over and seal with a fork.

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   ***Pies may be frozen at this point.

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   Fry frozen or thawed pies in a skillet of hot oil(preferred Crisco at 375 degrees in cast iron skillet) until golden brown.

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    Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

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    Can be eaten as is (preferred)or sprinkle with powdered sugar, lightly.

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    Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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