12 oz. regular beer
1 lb. lard
flour as needed
1 lb. can whole pumpkin
cinnamon and sugar to taste

Pour beer into bowl. Add lard. Let stand at room temperature for about 3 hours. Work flour into beer mixture. After 3 hours, use enough flour until dough forms. Form 3-inch balls and roll out into 5 to 6-inch diameter circles. Fill with pumpkin or favorite fruit or meat filling.

Bake at 425°F until golden brown and dust in sugar and cinnamon mixture (1 cup sugar to 1 teaspoon cinnamon). Can be frozen for 1 month.