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Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
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Cut in shortening (suggested to cut in half then add in the other half because it makes the pastry both tender and flaky)until it resembles coarse meal.
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Mix water and vinegar together,set aside.
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Add in water mixture, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
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Add a little more water if dough seems too dry; shape dough into a ball and chill at least 1 hour, until ready to use.
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Preferred filling Our Family's Fried Pies.
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Roll out a ball of pastry about the size of a golf ball.
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Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit filling on 1/2 of pastry circle leaving about a half inch edge.
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Fold over and seal with a fork.
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***Pies may be frozen at this point.
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Fry frozen or thawed pies in a skillet of hot oil(preferred Crisco at 375 degrees in cast iron skillet) until golden brown.
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Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
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Can be eaten as is (preferred)or sprinkle with powdered sugar, lightly.
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Enjoy! ;).
