Fried Sweet Potato Pies

• 4-1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs and milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill several hours.
2. In a large bowl, combine the seven filling ingredients; stir until smooth. Divide the dough into 25 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Spoon 1-1/2 tablespoons of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
3. In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375u0b0. Fry pies, in batches, until golden brown, 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fried-sweet-potato-pies/ (may not work)