Fried Sweet Potato Pies Food

FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peeled sweet potatoes, and boil for about 4 minutes. Remove from water, and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
• Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved, adding more butter if necessary. Add sweet potatoes, and fry until golden brown and fork tender, turning occasionally. Serve hot.

FRIED SWEET POTATO PIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine eggs and milk; add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill several hours. , In a large bowl, combine the seven filling ingredients; stir until smooth. Divide the dough into 25 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle. Spoon 1-1/2 tablespoons of filling on half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , In a cast-iron or an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°. Fry pies, in batches, until golden brown, 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator.

FRIED SWEET POTATO PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, salt and pepper.
• Put them on a baking sheet and roast until tender about 1-1/2 hours.
• Remove from oven and let cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and 2 tsp sugar.
• Add the shortening and work it with your hands until the mixture resembles course crumbs.
• Add the ice water, 1 tbsp at a time.
• Add only as much as you need to make a smooth ball.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
• Roll out into a rectangle about 24x8 inches and about 1/8" thick.
• With a sharp knife, cut 12 4-inch squares.
• Peel the potatoes and put the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the egg yolk, cane syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and a splash of bourbon and mix well.
• Place about 1/4 cup of the filling into the center of each pastry square.
• Fold one corner to the opposite corner to form a triangle.
• Using the tines of a fork, crimp the edges to seal.
• Heat 4" of oil in a large heavy pot or electric fryer to 360°F.
• Fry the pies 2 or 3 at a time until golden brown, turning them once.
• Remove the pies and drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp of sugar.
• Combine the powdered sugar, milk and remaining splash of bourbon in a medium mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
• Drizzle over the hot pies and serve immediately.

CRISPY FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil sweet potatoes and cool.
• Dice sweet potatoes and set aside.
• In skillet, cook bacon and onion until tender.
• Add sweet potatoes and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
• Cook uncovered over medium heat until potatoes are crispy on the bottom.
• Turn and crisp the other side.

CANDIED SWEET POTATO PIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine water, eggs and vinegar; gradually add to dry ingredients, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and chill until easy to handle, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain. , In a large skillet, combine the sugar, butter and potatoes; cook and stir until syrup is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and mash. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and vanilla. Cool to room temperature., Roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut 12 circles with a floured 5-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling onto half of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold crust over filling and press edges with a fork to seal., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°. Fry pies in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.