Berry Best Fried Pies

* Exported from MasterCook II *

BERRY BEST FRIED PIES

Recipe By : Sharon Garrison (ToH Oct/Nov 96)
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh OR frozen blueberries
DOUGH
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup buttermilk
Cooking oil for frying

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water; add berries. Cook and
stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 2
minutes; set aside to cool. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Combine oil
and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients until mixture forms a ball. Roll
on a floured board to 1/8-in thickness; cut into ten (10) 4-1/2 inch
circles. Place 1 Tbps blueberry filling on each circle. Fold over; seal
edges with a fork. In a skillet over medium heat, fry pies in 1/4 to 1/2
inch hot oil until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Drain on
paper towels.

YIELD: 10 servings

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