Fried Fruit Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    5 c. all-purpose flour
    2 eggs and enough water to make 2 c. liquid
    1 c. Crisco
    1/4 c. sugar (may use only 2 Tbsp.)
    1 tsp. salt
Preparation
    Cut Crisco into flour, sugar and salt.
    Break eggs into 2-cup measuring cup.
    Beat slightly with fork and add enough water to make 2 cups liquid.
    Mix into flour mixture and form into ball. Roll out on lightly floured board, real thin. Cut around a saucer or etc.
    Place ample amount of fruit on dough round.
    Moisten edges, fold over and seal with fork.
    Prick pie with fork 2 to 3 times to prevent air.
    Heat Crisco in skillet over medium heat and fry until golden brown, turning only once.
    Use dried apples or peaches, cooked and sweetened.

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