Berry best fried pies

 
                           BERRY BEST FRIED PIES
 
 Recipe By     : Sharon Garrison (ToH Oct/Nov 96)
 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Snacks
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  cup           sugar
    1      tablespoon    cornstarch
      1/2  cup           water
    2      cups          fresh OR frozen blueberries
                         DOUGH
    2      cups          all-purpose flour
      1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
      1/2  cup           vegetable oil
      1/3  cup           buttermilk
                         Cooking oil for frying
 
 In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water; add berries. Cook and
 stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 2
 minutes; set aside to cool. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Combine oil
 and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients until mixture forms a ball. Roll
 on a floured board to 1/8-in thickness; cut into ten (10) 4-1/2 inch
 circles. Place 1 Tbps blueberry filling on each circle. Fold over; seal
 edges with a fork. In a skillet over medium heat, fry pies in 1/4 to 1/2
 inch hot oil until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Drain on
 paper towels.
 
 YIELD: 10 servings
 
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