Fried Apple Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. cold water
8 oz. dried apples
3 c. water
1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Prepare pastry by mixing flour and salt; cut shortening into flour until size of small peas.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water and toss with fork and push aside until all dough is mixed.
Roll to 1/8-inch thick and cut into 6-inch circles.
Place 2 tablespoons apples (cooked about 45 minutes to an hour in 3 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar added after cooking).
Fry in heavy skillet in shortening at 375\u00b0 about 1/8 to 1/4-inch deep.
Fry 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towel.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.\tMakes 12.