Pastry pockets for creole style pies

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsFlour,all-purpose
½teaspoonBaking soda
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½cupVegetable shortening
1Egg
1cupMilk

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. 2. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender. 3. Add milk and form dough; divide dough into egg-size pieces. 4. Roll each piece of dough into a circle 6 inches in diameter; set aside.