Fried Pie Crust

Use this pastry dough for making canapes or fried pies.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

Cooking Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix in buttermilk.
2. On a lightly foured surface, roll out dough to a thickness of 1/8-inch. Cut dough into 2 1/2-inch rounds or squares.
3. To Make Canapes: Using a filling of your choice, place a teaspoon in the center of each round. Fold the dough over into crescents being sure to seal the pastries very firmly so that none of the filling escapes.
4. Heat fat in a deep fryer to 365°F (185°C). Fry until crust is golden brown.

Makes enough dough for 12 to 14 canapes.