Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups self rising flour
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• filling
• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Oil for deep fat frying
• Confectioners sugar, optional

Directions

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.

2. In a large bowl, combine seven filling ingredients; stir until smooth. Divide dough into 25 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5 inch circle. spoon 2 Tbsp of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. Prick tops with a fork 4-5 times.

3. an electric skillet, heat 1/2 inch 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.

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