2 c. flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

In a medium bowl put flour; make a well in the center. Combine buttermilk, soda, and salt. Pour into well; add shortening and mix until mixture has absorbed enough flour to make a roll (all the flour might not be used). Place on floured board. Roll a small portion to about 1/8 inch thick. Put 2 tablespoons of fruit on 1/2 of cut out dough. Moisten all edges and fold in half. Press around edges with a fork to seal. Pierce 3 times with a fork on top of pie. Lift into hot oil with a pancake turner. When pie comes to the top, turn and cook about 1 minute or until brown. Do not over cook as pies will continue to brown after removing from oil. Stand on folded edges to drain on paper towel.