Fried Sweet Potato Pies
These fried sweet potato pies feature a crispy crust and a sweet filling, making them a sought-after favorite at church fundraisers.
Ingredients
self-rising flour
4-1/2 cups
sugar
3 tablespoons
shortening
1/2 cup
eggs
2
milk
1 cup
mashed sweet potatoes
3 cups
sugar
2 cups
eggs (lightly beaten)
3
evaporated milk
1 can (5 ounces)
butter (melted)
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Oil (for deep-fat frying)
Confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Instructions
1
Make dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix the eggs and milk; add to the crumb mixture and stir with a fork until a dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
2
Make filling
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-inch circle.
3
Assemble pies
Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling onto half of each circle. Moisten the edges with water; fold the dough over the filling; press the edges with a fork to seal. Poke the top 4–5 times with a fork.
4
Fry
In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil to 375°. Fry the pies in batches, 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired. Keep refrigerated.
