I was thrilled when Elijah asked to make these pocket pies together. I
have made them before and wasn't too thrilled with them, but he wanted
to bake, so baking is what I'll do. This time the pies came out much
better. The crust was better this time because we deep fried most of
them.
Here is my new French rolling pin beginning to work
Left one is oven baked. Right one is deep fried. Deep fried had terrific flavor.
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Recipe
Recipe By :Alton Brown
Serving Size : 9
Preparation Time :0:00
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient -- Preparation Method |
| 2 | Teaspoons | Baking Powder |
| 3/4 | Teaspoon | Kosher Salt |
| 9 1/2 | Ounces | All-purpose Flour -- ~ 2 cups |
| 2 1/2 | Ounces | Shortening -- chilled |
| 3/4 | Cup | Whole Milk |
| 2 1/4 | Inch | Cookie Cutters -- optional |
Sift together (or use food processor) dry team.
Add shortening to a large mixing bowl. Pour mixed dry team on top of shortening. Use finger tips to cut the fat into the flour. Make a well in the mixture. Pour in the milk. Stir it in good. Glutton is good and needed.
Turn dough out onto a table, flour the dough and knead 10 - 15 times (the more the merrier). Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thick. Use a 2 1/4 inch cookie cutter. This is a 2 oz piece of dough.
Roll out each round to about 5 - 6 inch in diameter. Stack them using wax paper. Store in refrigerator for an hour or so. Now is a good time to get the filling together.
After filling the dough, seal it with egg wash (1 egg and 2 teaspoon water)
Filling Options
Pizza
Apple pie
Taco
Chocolate (In a bag, 10 oz butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 + 1 Tablespoon coco powder, pinch salt)
Cooking Options
Oven 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes
Pan fry in heavy skillet over low heat. Melt in a pad of butter. Add pies and jiggle so they don't stick. Cook 3-5 minutes each side
Deep fry in 2 quarts oil at 375 degrees for 3 - 4 minutes. Don't crowd.
Source: "A Snack in the Hand"
Good Eats: A Pie in Every Pocket
Yield: 2 Ounces
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