ELIZA'S FRIED APPLE PIES 
Crust:

2 1/2 c. flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. (heaped) shortening
1/2 c. powdered milk
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. water (finish filling cup with water to equal 1 c.)

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients as for biscuits. Turn out on a floured surface, mixing in additional flour to rolling consistency. Pinch off enough dough about walnut size; roll dough very thin. Spread half the surface with 2 tablespoons dried apple filling; fold over and seal edges by pressing with fork. Fry in small amount of solid shortening until golden brown on both sides.

Dried Apple Filling:

1 qt. dried apples
allspice
sugar

Cook apples until tender; drain and press through food mill. Sweeten and add allspice to desired taste. Delicious.

Yields about 2 dozen.

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