Raisin pastries

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       Title: Raisin Pastries
  Categories: Italian, Desserts
       Yield: 2 Dozen
 
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       2 c  Flour
       1 t  Salt
       1    Egg, beaten
     2/3 c  Shortening
       8 T  Cold water
 
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       3 c  Raisins
       1 c  Nuts
     1/4 c  Citron (optional)
     1/4 c  Honey
       1 t  Vanilla
       1 t  Cinnamon
       3 T  Grape jelly
       1    Egg, beaten
 
   Dough:
   Mix flour and salt, cut in shortening, add egg and water to form
   pastry dough. Shape into a ball and let rest, covered.
 
   Raisin Filling:
   Chop or grind raisins, nuts and citron. Add honey, vanilla, and
   cinnamon. Mix well, then add enough jelly to moisten. Roll dough
   thin, cut into 4" circles. Place 1 T filling on each circle. Fold to
   form half circle, seal edges. Make 3 slits on top, brush with beaten
   egg. Bake at 450 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
 
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