Traditional Fried Pie Pastry Recipe

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Traditional Fried Pie Pastry
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 4 tbsp cold water

Directions:

  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix water and vinegar together,set aside.
  4. Add in water mixture, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. Add a little more water if dough seems too dry; shape dough into a ball and chill at least 1 hour, until ready to use.
  6. Preferred filling Our Family's Fried Pies.
  7. Roll out a ball of pastry about the size of a golf ball.
  8. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit filling on 1/2 of pastry circle leaving about a half inch edge.
  9. Fold over and seal with a fork.
  10. ***Pies may be frozen at this point.
  11. Fry frozen or thawed pies in a skillet of hot oil(preferred Crisco at 375 degrees in cast iron skillet) until golden brown.
  12. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  13. Can be eaten as is (preferred)or sprinkle with powdered sugar, lightly.
  14. Enjoy! ;).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 474.87 Kcal (1988 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.48g 24%
Sodium 1959.08mg 82%
Potassium 147.74mg 3%
Total Carbs 74.66g 25%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 8.34g 33%
Protein 9.48g 19%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 223.5mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 350.78 Kcal (1469 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.43g 24%
Sodium 1447.15mg 82%
Potassium 109.13mg 3%
Total Carbs 55.15g 25%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 6.16g 33%
Protein 7g 19%
Iron 3.5mg 26%
Calcium 165.1mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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