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Amish Fry Pies
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
this will make about 40 pies..depending on size...this Amish cook uses a cool whip bowl to cut circles...she says when storing them..do not put a lid on or they will get soggy...you can freeze them unbaked..or fried and then remove them from freezer and fry as many as needed
Ingredients:
9 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups crisco shortening
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups water
4 lbs powdered sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups water
Directions:
1. Mix first set of ingredients like a pie dough - cut a circle the size you want your pie.wet the edges with water and fill with your favorite pie filling - about 1 heaping tablespoonful.
2. Fold over and crimp the edges - with a fork.
3. Deep fry in crisco shortening until slightly brown -
4. Place on wire racks to drain.
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