Heavenly Fried Pies

Ingredients

• 7/8 cup Crisco shortening
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 teaspoons powdered sugar
• 7/8 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract

Directions

1. 1

   Add flour, salt and powdered sugar into bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in shortening until the mixture is incorporated well.

3. 3

   Add baking soda to buttermilk.

4. 4

   Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.

5. 5

   Roll dough into a ball and chill for 25 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll out onto floured surface and cut into 6" circles.

7. 7

   Fill with your favorite pie filling.

8. 8

   Fry until golden brown and delicious.