Fried Sweet Potato Pies
Ingredients
- 1 0.5 lb sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 0.8 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 3 tbsp ice water
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.3 cup pure cane syrup or molasses
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.3 tsp nutmeg
- 1 dash bourbon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet until tender, about 1.5 hours. Cool completely.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- 3
Peel and mash the roasted sweet potatoes. Stir in egg yolk, cane syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and bourbon. Mix well.
- 4
Roll out dough and cut into 4-inch circles. Place 2 tablespoons of sweet potato filling in the center of each circle. Fold dough over and crimp edges to seal.
- 5
Fry the pies in 350°F oil until golden-brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for glaze. Drizzle over warm pies before serving.