Amish Fry Pies

Submitted by grandma2969

"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"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 40 pies

ingredients

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

• GLAZE

• 4 lbs powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄4 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.