Peach Fried (or Baked) Pies |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Published in the local paper, this is a recipe from the Rather Sweet Bakery in the Texas hill country. Better than Hostess Pies! :o) If you prefer to bake your pies instead of frying them, directions are at the bottom. Ingredients:
2 fresh peaches, sliced and diced into 1/2 inch cubes (no need to peel) |
3/4 cup peach preserves |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
3 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 cup butter, cold,cut in 1/2 inch cubes |
3/4 cup ice water |
powdered sugar, for topping (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine all filling ingredients; set aside.
2. Combine dry ingredients.
3. Add butter and work with pastry blender or hands until mixture resembles cornmeal.
4. Add ice water; mix lightly to form dough ball.
5. Divide dough into two equal parts.
6. Roll out each portion (on lightly floured board) to 1/16 thick (slightly thicker than a tortilla).
7. Cut dough out in 5 circles using cookie cutter, lid from 1Q plastic container, etc.
8. Each ball of dough should make 3 to 4 circles.
9. Place 1 Tbsp of filling in the center of each dough circle.
10. Fold dough in half over the filling.
11. Seal edges with a bit of water and crimp with fork.
12. Pour 3-4 of canola oil in a deep frying pan.
13. Heat on medium high until a scrap of dough sizzles and bubbles when dropped into oil.
14. Fry a couple of pies at a time, approx 2-3 min/side, until golden brown.
15. Remove to paper-towel lined plate, drain, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
16. Pies can also be baked in the oven:.
17. Grease baking sheet or line with parchment paper; preheat oven to 375°F.
18. Make an egg wash of 2 Tbsp water beaten together with 1 egg.
19. Place pies on the baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash.
20. Bake 15 min or until golden brown; sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
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