Amish Fry Pies

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: 35 mins
• 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.