CRUST:

1 c. sifted flour
1 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. plus 1 tbsp. water

Sift dry ingredients together and add water. Mix well with your hands for about 5 minutes. The more you mix it, the more they will puff. Pinch off balls about the size of a walnut. Roll each one on a floured board to a circle about 4- inches.

FILLING:

1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Put teaspoon of filling on circle, fold in half, dampen edges, and press tightly together. This is important so filling does not come out while frying.

Fry in hot, deep fat, turning until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Makes 12 or more.