Post by April B. on Apr 13, 2004 11:03:39 GMT -6
Fried Sweet Potato Pies
Makes about 25 pies
Ingredients
4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
Filling
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening
until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs
and milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork
until a ball forms. Cover and chill several hours.
In a large bowl, combine the seven filling ingredients;
stir until smooth. Divide the dough into 25 portions.
On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-inch
circle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling on half of each
circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over
filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Prick
tops with a fork 4-5 times. In an electric skillet,
heat 1/2 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry pies, a few
at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden
brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners'
sugar if desired. Store in refrigerator.
Makes about 25 pies
Ingredients
4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
Filling
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying
Confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening
until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs
and milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork
until a ball forms. Cover and chill several hours.
In a large bowl, combine the seven filling ingredients;
stir until smooth. Divide the dough into 25 portions.
On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-inch
circle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling on half of each
circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over
filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Prick
tops with a fork 4-5 times. In an electric skillet,
heat 1/2 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry pies, a few
at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden
brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners'
sugar if desired. Store in refrigerator.
