Fried Sweet Potato Pies Recipe

By cnash

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

Details

Servings 25
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs and milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill several hours.
In a large bowl, combine the seven filling ingredients; stir until smooth. Divide the dough into 25 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork 4-5 times.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pies, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 25 pies.