Fried Apple Tarts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
about 1/2 c. milk
ground cinnamon to taste (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and baking powder, cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse corn meal.
Sprinkle milk over mixture, stir lightly and form into a ball.
Divide into 8 parts, roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Put about 2 tablespoons fruit (apples or peaches) to each pie.
Fold over fruit and seal by dipping fingers in water and pressing edges together.
Then press edges with a fork.
Fry in oil 1/2-inch deep until golden brown.
Turn only once.
Drain on paper towels.
Very good!