Amish Fry Pies

grandma2969's Note:

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

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 40 pies

• 9 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups Crisco shortening
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups water

GLAZE

• 4 lbs powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ¼ 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.