Fried Sweet Potato Pies

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 3 -4 tablespoons ice water
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 cup cane syrup (steen's brand)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 dashes bourbon
• oil (for deep frying)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 -3 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, salt and pepper.
• 3 put them on a baking sheet and roast until tender about 1-1/2 hours.
• 4 remove from oven and let cool completely.
• 5 in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and 2 tsp sugar.
• 6 add the shortening and work it with your hands until the mixture resembles course crumbs.
• 7 add the ice water, 1 tbsp at a time.
• 8 add only as much as you need to make a smooth ball.
• 9 wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 10 turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
• 11 roll out into a rectangle about 24x8 inches and about 1/8" thick.
• 12 with a sharp knife, cut 12 4-inch squares.
• 13 peel the potatoes and put the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
• 14 add the egg yolk, cane syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and a splash of bourbon and mix well.
• 15 place about 1/4 cup of the filling into the center of each pastry square.
• 16 fold one corner to the opposite corner to form a triangle.
• 17 using the tines of a fork, crimp the edges to seal.
• 18 heat 4" of oil in a large heavy pot or electric fryer to 360°f.
• 19 fry the pies 2 or 3 at a time until golden brown, turning them once.
• 20 remove the pies and drain on paper towels.
• 21 sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp of sugar.
• 22 combine the powdered sugar, milk and remaining splash of bourbon in a medium mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
• 23 drizzle over the hot pies and serve immediately.