FRIED PASTRIES WITH FRUIT AND NUT FILLING 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2/3 c. shortening 1/3 to 1/2 c. cold water 1 1/2 c. filling Cooking oil for frying
FILLING: 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 c. strawberry, apricot, or peach preserves 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Stir together flour and salt; cut in shortening until pieces are size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of mixture. Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened. Divide dough in half. On floured surface, roll each half to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch rounds. Place 1 heaping teaspoon filling in center of each; fold to make half circle. Seal edges by pressing with tines of fork. In wok, heat 2 inches oil to 375 degrees. Fry a few at a time about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towel. Makes about 32. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
