Golden Fried Peach Pies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour*
• 4 tablespoons shortening
• 4 to 5 tablespoons water
• 1 (16 ounce) can peaches
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Sift the flour into a bowl and cut in shortening.
2. Add enough water gradually to hold pastry together and press into a ball. Divide into 5 parts and roll each part on a floured surface into a 5 inch circle.
3. Drain the peaches and mash.
4. Add the cinnamon and butter and mix well.
5. Place 2 tablespoons peach mixture on each circle and fold over. Seal edges with a wet fork.
6. Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees F until golden brown, and drain on absorbent paper.
7. When cool, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Notes

* Here is how to make your own Self-Rising Flour.