| ILovetoBakePies.com PIE CRUST RECIPE FOR FRIED PIES |
| Use this version with the filling of your choice to create homey fried pies! Makes 8 to 10 servings. |
| Ingredients |
| 1 cup vegetable shortening 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk |
| Step by Step |
| Â 1) In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, flour, salt, and baking soda. 2) Mix in buttermilk. 3) On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a thickness of 1/8-inch. 4) Cut dough into 2-1/2-inch rounds or squares. 5) Using a canape filling of your choice, place a teaspoon in the center of each round. 6) Fold the dough over into crescents being sure to seal the pastries very firmly so that none of the filling escapes. 7) Heat fat in a deep fryer to 365*F.  Fry until pie crust is golden. |
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