Fried Pie Dough - Master Cookbook Recipe # 429

Name: Fried Pie Dough - Master Cookbook Recipe # 429
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: Flour: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour; Fat: 4 Tbsp shortening; Liquid: 1/2 cup milk

This simple, old-fashioned dough is the perfect foundation for crispy, golden fried pies. It’s a versatile recipe that provides a tender, flaky crust for your favorite sweet or savory fillings.

This is recipe #429 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minTotal time: 10 min

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Ingredients

Flour: 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
Fat: 4 Tbsp shortening
Liquid: 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Cut in Shortening: In a medium bowl, combine the self-rising flour and shortening. Mix until the mixture reaches a pea-sized consistency.
Add Milk: Pour in the milk and stir until the dough just comes together.
Knead: Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Flip the dough 6 to 7 times to help it become manageable and slightly smooth.
Roll Out: Roll the dough out very thin. As you roll, incorporate enough flour so that you can lift the dough in a single sheet without it sticking or tearing.
Cut Rounds: Use the bottom of a rotary sifter (or a large round cutter) to cut out circles for your pies.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

The secret to a great fried pie is making sure your dough is rolled thin enough to get crispy but strong enough to hold your filling. Don't be afraid to use extra flour on your workspace; it's the key to handling the dough easily without it falling apart!