Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2.5 cup

Flour

1 tsp

Baking Powder

1 unit

Egg

beaten

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Crisco

0.67 cup

Carnation Milk

Step 1
~8 min

Combine flour, baking powder, egg, salt, Crisco, and Carnation milk in a large bowl.

Step 2
~8 min

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until a dough forms.

Step 3
~8 min

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 4
~8 min

Knead the dough, incorporating additional flour as needed, until it reaches a semi-firm consistency.

Step 5
~8 min

Roll out dough and fill with desired fillings.

Step 6
~8 min

Fry filled pies until golden brown

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Keep ingredients cold for a flakier crust.

Don't overwork the dough.

Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature while frying.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Serve with fruit filling.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Apple filling
Cherry filling

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern US

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Holiday baking
Family dinner

Popularity Score

70/100