*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                         BERRY BEST FRIED PIES

Recipe By     : Sharon Garrison (Taste of Home 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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